Wilmette Junior High School

Summary:

Wilmette Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the affluent community of Wilmette, Illinois, which is part of the highly-ranked Wilmette School District 39. This exceptional school consistently outperforms state averages and ranks among the top middle schools in Illinois, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilmette Junior High School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 81.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.6% in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's excellence extends across diverse student subgroups, ranking highly for female, Asian, Hispanic, multi-racial, special education, and low-income students. Additionally, Wilmette Junior High School maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.3%, well below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Wilmette Junior High School's performance is significantly higher. For example, Lincoln Junior High School in Skokie had only 32.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 25.9% in Mathematics. Wilmette Junior High School's consistent high rankings, low student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending of $18,770 demonstrate its commitment to providing a world-class education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 620 Locust Rd
       Wilmette, IL  60091-2200


(847) 512-6600

District: Wilmette School District 39

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,742 Help


Students who attend Wilmette Junior High School usually attend:

High:    New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Feeder schools for Wilmette Junior High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Harper Elementary School
    McKenzie Elementary School
    Romona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Two or more races:
9.5%
Asian:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.3% Help


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Compare Details Wilmette Junior High School ranks better than 96.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilmette Junior High School is $20,742.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilmette Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilmette Junior High School 48th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Wilmette Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Wilmette School District 39:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilmette School District 39 21st of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilmette Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 95.22 17th 1185 98.6%
2004 94.04 16th 1204 98.7%
2005 90.41 41st 1209 96.6%
2006 89.97 32nd 1272 97.5%
2007 89.68 26th 1287 98.0%
2008 89.37 29th 1293 97.8%
2009 88.59 34th 1318 97.4%
2010 88.25 40th 1327 97.0%
2011 87.86 48th 1344 96.4%
2012 89.30 34th 1365 97.5%
2013 95.15 25th 1367 98.2%
2014 94.09 34th 1322 97.4%
2015 98.20 31st 1302 97.6%
2016 97.54 19th 1294 98.5%
2017 96.05 38th 1293 97.1%
2018 95.27 43rd 1293 96.7%
2019 94.15 57th 1356 95.8%
2021 95.25 49th 1241 96.1%
2022 95.87 45th 1369 96.7%
2023 96.23 42nd 1367 96.9%
2024 95.74 48th 1363 96.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.87 12th 164 92.7%
2019 90.36 10th 179 94.4%
2021 94.66 4th 97 95.9%
2022 90.37 13th 195 93.3%
2023 95.40 4th 194 97.9%
2024 89.94 14th 184 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.59 22nd 602 96.3%
2019 78.12 80th 792 89.9%
2021 78.87 48th 548 91.2%
2022 83.78 50th 781 93.6%
2023 99.01 13th 805 98.4%
2024 98.72 13th 802 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.47 47th 1161 96.0%
2019 65.79 307th 1217 74.8%
2021 81.33 84th 1019 91.8%
2022 92.61 36th 1221 97.1%
2023 78.59 143rd 1234 88.4%
2024 94.95 22nd 1219 98.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.53 39th 1226 96.8%
2019 92.35 62nd 1276 95.1%
2021 90.96 58th 1017 94.3%
2022 94.35 52nd 1286 96.0%
2023 95.07 41st 1275 96.8%
2024 95.90 25th 1251 98.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.60 7th 674 99.0%
2024 97.92 8th 639 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.36 49th 1223 96.0%
2019 94.33 51st 1296 96.1%
2021 96.46 33rd 1048 96.9%
2022 96.22 34th 1286 97.4%
2023 96.21 37th 1292 97.1%
2024 94.76 53rd 1264 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 35th 209 83.3%
2019 76.92 31st 201 84.6%
2021 83.49 12th 112 89.3%
2022 81.83 30th 198 84.8%
2023 88.75 5th 192 97.4%
2024 81.53 22nd 184 88.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.67 53rd 590 91.0%
2019 72.70 115th 639 82.0%
2021 81.92 49th 517 90.5%
2022 89.34 46th 662 93.1%
2023 94.59 18th 661 97.3%
2024 94.56 21st 643 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wilmette Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.69 59th 889 93.4%
2019 85.85 75th 905 91.7%
2021 87.85 64th 813 92.1%
2022 89.72 51st 898 94.3%
2023 87.31 74th 895 91.7%
2024 88.65 66th 875 92.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Wilmette Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 748 1 52 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 812
1989 748 n/a 68 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 827
1990 783 2 49 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 838
1991 767 5 53 6 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1992 779 4 62 4 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1993 848 5 41 2 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1994 871 2 57 6 0 n/a n/a 0 936
1995 558 2 63 15 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 558 2 63 15 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 646 1 51 12 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 665 3 58 8 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 673 0 56 6 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2000 706 4 54 12 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2001 696 1 44 13 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2002 757 5 71 7 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 757 5 71 7 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 701 2 86 13 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 703 5 80 13 0 n/a n/a 7 808
2006 700 3 72 11 0 n/a n/a 20 806
2007 684 5 80 12 1 n/a n/a 52 834
2008 724 5 89 20 0 n/a n/a 42 880
2009 732 2 90 23 2 n/a n/a 39 888
2010 710 5 77 21 0 n/a n/a 45 858
2011 660 7 80 33 0 1 42 0 823
2012 644 7 84 36 0 0 40 0 811
2013 654 2 89 35 1 0 46 0 827
2014 658 5 85 39 1 0 54 0 842
2015 694 7 85 41 0 1 56 0 884
2016 676 9 100 43 0 0 56 0 884
2017 659 7 96 42 0 0 52 0 856
2018 663 9 104 42 2 0 67 0 887
2019 662 8 101 55 3 0 63 0 892
2020 655 3 92 66 0 0 59 0 875
2021 621 3 92 55 0 0 67 0 838
2022 603 8 84 47 0 0 76 0 818
2023 590 9 73 50 0 0 76 0 798

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 Wilmette Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 61.2 13.2 n/a
1989 827 61.9 13.3 n/a
1990 838 62.3 13.4 n/a
1991 831 64.3 12.9 n/a
1992 849 61.4 13.8 n/a
1993 896 58.9 15.2 n/a
1994 936 61.1 15.3 n/a
1995 638 41.4 15.4 n/a
1996 638 41.4 15.4 n/a
1997 711 47.5 15.0 n/a
1998 734 50.5 14.5 n/a
1999 735 59.9 12.3 n/a
2000 776 61.2 12.7 n/a
2001 754 57.6 13.1 n/a
2002 840 68.8 12.2 0
2003 840 68.8 12.2 0
2004 802 68.7 11.7 0
2005 808 69.5 11.6 0
2006 806 68.8 11.7 0
2007 834 70.0 11.9 0
2008 880 59.0 14.9 0
2009 888 72.8 12.2 0
2010 858 69.0 12.4 0
2011 823 66.1 12.4 0
2012 811 63.0 12.8 2
2013 827 54.2 15.2 2.7
2014 842 65.0 12.9 4.4
2015 884 72.0 12.2 4.9
2016 884 69.0 12.8 5.2
2017 856 65.5 13.0 4.7
2018 887 67.4 13.1 3.6
2019 892 73.9 12.0 3
2020 875 67.7 12.9 3.2
2021 838 n/a n/a n/a
2022 818 69.7 11.7 3.3
2023 798 68.7 11.6 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 Wilmette Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 61.2 13.2 n/a
1989 827 61.9 13.3 n/a
1990 838 62.3 13.4 n/a
1991 831 64.3 12.9 n/a
1992 849 61.4 13.8 n/a
1993 896 58.9 15.2 n/a
1994 936 61.1 15.3 n/a
1995 638 41.4 15.4 n/a
1996 638 41.4 15.4 n/a
1997 711 47.5 15.0 n/a
1998 734 50.5 14.5 n/a
1999 735 59.9 12.3 n/a
2000 776 61.2 12.7 n/a
2001 754 57.6 13.1 n/a
2002 840 68.8 12.2 0
2003 840 68.8 12.2 0
2004 802 68.7 11.7 0
2005 808 69.5 11.6 0
2006 806 68.8 11.7 0
2007 834 70.0 11.9 0
2008 880 59.0 14.9 0
2009 888 72.8 12.2 0
2010 858 69.0 12.4 0
2011 823 66.1 12.4 0
2012 811 63.0 12.8 2
2013 827 54.2 15.2 2.7
2014 842 65.0 12.9 4.4
2015 884 72.0 12.2 4.9
2016 884 69.0 12.8 5.2
2017 856 65.5 13.0 4.7
2018 887 67.4 13.1 3.6
2019 892 73.9 12.0 3
2020 875 67.7 12.9 3.2
2021 838 n/a n/a n/a
2022 818 69.7 11.7 3.3
2023 798 68.7 11.6 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

Wilmette Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%
201799.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.2%99.7%51.1%
201899.4%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.4%99.2%99.6%99.1%
201999.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.0%98.5%99.0%99.0%
202199.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.0%98.5%99.3%99.2%
202299.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.0%98.8%99.3%98.6%
202399.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.3%
202499.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilmette Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $242 (1.6%) $14,833 (98.4%) $15,075
2020 $161 (1.1%) $14,944 (98.9%) $15,106
2021 $223 (1.4%) $16,243 (98.6%) $16,466
2022 $223 (1.4%) $16,243 (98.6%) $16,466
2023 $317 (1.7%) $18,452 (98.3%) $18,770
2024 $362 (1.7%) $20,380 (98.3%) $20,742

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilmette Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 42nd of 1367 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmette Junior High School)70.776
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmette School District 39)70.776
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilmette Junior High School)61.660.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wilmette School District 39)61.660.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmette Junior High School)6279.3
 17.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmette School District 39)6279.3
 17.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilmette Junior High School)59.459.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wilmette School District 39)59.459.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Wilmette Junior High School)87.378.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Wilmette School District 39)87.378.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students892798
 10.5%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10173
 27.7%
Hispanic5550
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White662590
 10.9%
Two or More Races6376
 20.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmette Junior High School

Students who attend Wilmette Junior High School usually go on to attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka

In the 2022-23 school year, 798 students attended Wilmette Junior High School.

Students at Wilmette Junior High School are 74% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Yes! Wilmette Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 48th of 1363 Illinois middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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