Helen Keller Junior High School

Summary:

Helen Keller Junior High School is a public middle school located in Schaumburg, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 560 students. The school is part of the Schaumburg CCSD 54 district, which is ranked 168 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Helen Keller Junior High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 62.7%, compared to 57.8% for the Schaumburg CCSD 54 district and 41.2% for the state of Illinois. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate for all grades was 44%, compared to 45% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance in Science is also strong, with a proficiency rate of 63.2% for all grades, compared to 63.6% for the district and 53.2% for the state. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including Female Students, African American Students, and English Language Learner Students.

While Helen Keller Junior High School generally outperforms the nearby Robert Frost Junior High School and Margaret Mead Junior High School in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 district, some nearby schools, such as Roselle Middle School (part of Roselle School District 12), also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Asian Students and Hispanic Students, is not as strong as its performance for other subgroups, and the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that the school and district may want to address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 820 Bode Rd
       Schaumburg, IL  60194-2750


(847) 357-6500

District: Schaumburg CCSD 54

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,495 Help


Feeder schools for Helen Keller Junior High School:

Elementary:    Enders-Salk Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    Hoover Math and Science Academy
    Lakeview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.0%
Asian:
30.7%
Hispanic:
30.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Compare Details Helen Keller Junior High School ranks better than 85% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Helen Keller Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helen Keller Junior High School is $18,495, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helen Keller Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Helen Keller Junior High School 204th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Helen Keller Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Schaumburg CCSD 54:

SchoolDigger ranks Schaumburg CCSD 54 168th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helen Keller Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.12 239th 1185 79.8%
2004 80.18 219th 1204 81.8%
2005 84.32 146th 1209 87.9%
2006 76.73 266th 1272 79.1%
2007 77.86 238th 1287 81.5%
2008 76.78 269th 1293 79.2%
2009 69.96 423rd 1318 67.9%
2010 77.18 268th 1327 79.8%
2011 79.95 200th 1344 85.1%
2012 77.70 261st 1365 80.9%
2013 83.73 177th 1367 87.1%
2014 82.78 181st 1322 86.3%
2015 94.81 55th 1302 95.8%
2016 93.20 61st 1294 95.3%
2017 91.61 80th 1293 93.8%
2018 92.30 72nd 1293 94.4%
2019 89.28 115th 1356 91.5%
2021 75.45 243rd 1241 80.4%
2022 87.80 126th 1369 90.8%
2023 84.16 177th 1367 87.1%
2024 82.74 204th 1363 85.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.04 5th 164 97.0%
2022 79.69 34th 195 82.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.41 4th 285 98.6%
2019 96.68 2nd 339 99.4%
2021 54.64 62nd 277 77.6%
2022 87.32 13th 454 97.1%
2023 59.03 102nd 480 78.8%
2024 65.05 80th 486 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.66 58th 602 90.4%
2019 75.24 94th 792 88.1%
2021 46.75 206th 548 62.4%
2022 85.99 41st 781 94.8%
2023 75.48 128th 805 84.1%
2024 57.25 235th 802 70.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.92 55th 1161 95.3%
2019 82.68 114th 1217 90.6%
2021 43.63 522nd 1019 48.8%
2022 86.44 64th 1221 94.8%
2023 65.68 297th 1234 75.9%
2024 57.14 416th 1219 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.86 89th 1226 92.7%
2019 87.47 120th 1276 90.6%
2021 75.22 208th 1017 79.5%
2022 86.57 128th 1286 90.0%
2023 85.92 134th 1275 89.5%
2024 85.57 139th 1251 88.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.41 214th 674 68.2%
2024 52.42 201st 639 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.96 67th 1223 94.5%
2019 89.59 99th 1296 92.4%
2021 70.85 230th 1048 78.1%
2022 87.30 117th 1286 90.9%
2023 79.68 193rd 1292 85.1%
2024 78.09 222nd 1264 82.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.17 44th 209 78.9%
2019 64.60 69th 201 65.7%
2021 54.97 50th 112 55.4%
2022 74.57 43rd 198 78.3%
2023 64.35 68th 192 64.6%
2024 64.47 67th 184 63.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.58 14th 569 97.5%
2024 86.84 31st 548 94.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.06 46th 590 92.2%
2019 75.59 96th 639 85.0%
2021 42.68 269th 517 48.0%
2022 63.27 171st 662 74.2%
2023 50.03 270th 661 59.2%
2024 51.40 256th 643 60.2%
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Rank History for White students at Helen Keller Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.77 58th 889 93.5%
2019 85.37 80th 905 91.2%
2021 77.69 128th 813 84.3%
2022 82.99 103rd 898 88.5%
2023 79.93 133rd 895 85.1%
2024 79.05 138th 875 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Helen Keller Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 446 38 94 61 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 446 38 94 61 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 491 39 103 56 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1998 476 45 109 62 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1999 432 50 118 69 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2000 454 46 119 63 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2001 408 38 109 62 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 385 43 125 74 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 385 43 125 74 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 362 31 123 88 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2005 365 35 132 90 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2006 331 41 124 95 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2007 324 40 134 119 1 n/a n/a 14 632
2008 303 38 129 130 2 n/a n/a 14 616
2009 253 39 127 121 1 n/a n/a 21 562
2010 254 36 139 114 0 n/a n/a 19 562
2011 251 42 141 129 2 0 14 0 579
2012 210 38 125 170 7 0 21 0 571
2013 215 32 138 184 6 0 16 0 591
2014 205 26 174 194 2 2 14 0 617
2015 177 24 149 189 4 1 10 0 554
2016 180 23 138 190 6 0 9 0 546
2017 168 22 161 168 7 0 18 0 544
2018 178 14 160 168 7 0 18 0 545
2019 211 25 145 175 3 1 18 0 578
2020 224 32 157 177 2 0 25 0 617
2021 201 28 170 197 3 1 24 0 624
2022 182 17 162 192 3 0 17 0 573
2023 185 25 172 168 2 0 8 0 560

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Helen Keller Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 641 42.5 15.1 n/a
1996 641 42.5 15.1 n/a
1997 691 46.0 15.0 n/a
1998 692 44.5 15.6 n/a
1999 670 46.5 14.4 n/a
2000 683 48.2 14.2 n/a
2001 617 49.5 12.5 n/a
2002 627 47.0 13.3 0
2003 627 47.0 13.3 0
2004 604 43.0 14.0 0
2005 623 42.0 14.8 0
2006 592 45.0 13.2 0
2007 632 41.0 15.4 0
2008 616 37.0 16.6 0
2009 562 43.5 12.9 0
2010 562 41.5 13.5 0
2011 579 44.0 13.1 0
2012 571 47.0 12.1 19.4
2013 591 69.3 8.5 24.4
2014 617 48.0 12.8 27.2
2015 554 44.0 12.5 33.4
2016 546 40.0 13.6 28
2017 544 45.2 12.0 26.1
2018 545 46.0 11.8 20.6
2019 578 49.0 11.7 20.4
2020 617 50.0 12.3 22
2021 624 n/a n/a n/a
2022 573 52.0 11.0 22
2023 560 51.0 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Helen Keller Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 641 42.5 15.1 n/a
1996 641 42.5 15.1 n/a
1997 691 46.0 15.0 n/a
1998 692 44.5 15.6 n/a
1999 670 46.5 14.4 n/a
2000 683 48.2 14.2 n/a
2001 617 49.5 12.5 n/a
2002 627 47.0 13.3 0
2003 627 47.0 13.3 0
2004 604 43.0 14.0 0
2005 623 42.0 14.8 0
2006 592 45.0 13.2 0
2007 632 41.0 15.4 0
2008 616 37.0 16.6 0
2009 562 43.5 12.9 0
2010 562 41.5 13.5 0
2011 579 44.0 13.1 0
2012 571 47.0 12.1 19.4
2013 591 69.3 8.5 24.4
2014 617 48.0 12.8 27.2
2015 554 44.0 12.5 33.4
2016 546 40.0 13.6 28
2017 544 45.2 12.0 26.1
2018 545 46.0 11.8 20.6
2019 578 49.0 11.7 20.4
2020 617 50.0 12.3 22
2021 624 n/a n/a n/a
2022 573 52.0 11.0 22
2023 560 51.0 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Helen Keller Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.5%98.2%99.1%
201699.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%99.5%
201798.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.2%98.7%52.0%
201898.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%98.9%99.1%98.7%
201999.1%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.1%99.1%98.8%99.1%
202199.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.5%98.4%99.0%97.4%
202298.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.0%97.7%98.8%97.0%
202398.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.9%95.5%98.6%97.2%
202498.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.2%97.5%99.2%97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Helen Keller Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (3.9%) $14,075 (96.1%) $14,653
2020 $516 (3.5%) $14,078 (96.5%) $14,594
2021 $523 (3.7%) $13,538 (96.3%) $14,061
2022 $523 (3.7%) $13,538 (96.3%) $14,061
2023 $1,620 (9.1%) $16,144 (90.9%) $17,764
2024 $660 (3.6%) $17,835 (96.4%) $18,495

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helen Keller Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 1367 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Helen Keller Junior High School)54.965.1
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Schaumburg CCSD 54)63.465.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Helen Keller Junior High School)5441.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Schaumburg CCSD 54)5545.7
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Helen Keller Junior High School)7265.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Schaumburg CCSD 54)64.866.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Helen Keller Junior High School)60.844.7
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Schaumburg CCSD 54)55.845
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Helen Keller Junior High School)70.458.3
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (Schaumburg CCSD 54)69.959.4
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students578560
 3.1%
African American2525
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian145172
 18.6%
Hispanic175168
 4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White211185
 12.3%
Two or More Races188
 55.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Helen Keller Junior High School.

Helen Keller Junior High School ranks 204th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Helen Keller Junior High School are 33% White, 31% Asian, 30% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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