Robert Frost Junior High School vs. Margaret Mead Junior High School
Should you attend Robert Frost Junior High School or Margaret Mead Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Robert Frost Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Margaret Mead Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades 7-8, Robert Frost Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 702 students in grades 7-8, Margaret Mead Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
737 students
702 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#162 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
380
365
Grade 8 Students
357
337
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
27%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%