100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (217) 222-3073
Serving 1,369 students in grades 6-8,Quincy Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in ILMath Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quincy Jr High School's student population of 1,369 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quincy Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy Jr High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
77%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.39
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Quincy SD 172 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy Jr High School's ranking?
Quincy Jr High School is ranked #1603 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Quincy Jr High School?
1,369 students attend Quincy Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Quincy Jr High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy Jr High School?
Quincy Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quincy Jr High School offer ?
Quincy Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Quincy Jr High School part of?
Quincy Jr High School is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Quincy Jr High School is Adams County Rssp (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Early Childhood
Grades: PK-K | 428 students 0.6 miles 401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
0.6
PK-K
428
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: 7-12 0.7 miles 1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
0.7
7-12
n/a
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 553 students 0.9 miles 4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
0.9
K-5
553
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-5 | 573 students 0.9 miles 3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
0.9
K-5
573
Colonel George Iles Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-5 | 555 students 1 miles 3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
1
K-5
555
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