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Mokena Junior High School

Public 6-8

 19815 Kirkstone Way
       Mokena, IL  60448-8016

(708) 342-4870

District: Mokena School District 159

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,608 Help


Students who attend Mokena Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln-Way East High School

Feeder schools for Mokena Junior High School:

Elementary:    Mokena Elementary School
    Mokena Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Compare Details Mokena Junior High School ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.85. (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.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (8.6%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mokena Junior High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mokena Junior High School is $14,608.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mokena Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mokena Junior High School 121st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Mokena Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Mokena School District 159:

SchoolDigger ranks Mokena School District 159 92nd of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mokena Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.94 164th 1185 86.2%
2004 81.84 189th 1204 84.3%
2005 83.40 163rd 1209 86.5%
2006 80.43 188th 1272 85.2%
2007 78.21 230th 1287 82.1%
2008 74.47 321st 1293 75.2%
2009 75.80 293rd 1318 77.8%
2010 74.37 337th 1327 74.6%
2011 70.31 419th 1344 68.8%
2012 67.24 479th 1365 64.9%
2013 62.60 497th 1367 63.6%
2014 70.98 358th 1322 72.9%
2015 68.05 322nd 1302 75.3%
2016 69.25 330th 1294 74.5%
2017 64.35 394th 1293 69.5%
2018 67.33 365th 1293 71.8%
2019 83.96 183rd 1356 86.5%
2021 79.67 208th 1241 83.2%
2022 77.75 248th 1369 81.9%
2023 88.85 121st 1367 91.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.96 1st 277 99.6%
2022 82.54 18th 454 96.0%
2023 95.34 4th 480 99.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 496th 602 17.6%
2019 28.89 612th 792 22.7%
2021 54.71 147th 548 73.2%
2022 51.32 227th 781 70.9%
2023 70.92 148th 805 81.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.40 744th 1161 35.9%
2019 75.85 177th 1217 85.5%
2021 76.23 115th 1019 88.7%
2022 80.15 116th 1221 90.5%
2023 88.71 58th 1234 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 411th 1226 66.5%
2019 78.41 231st 1276 81.9%
2021 72.38 235th 1017 76.9%
2022 75.44 257th 1286 80.0%
2023 83.21 164th 1275 87.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.25 168th 674 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.28 309th 1223 74.7%
2019 86.95 127th 1296 90.2%
2021 79.94 144th 1048 86.3%
2022 78.48 206th 1286 84.0%
2023 91.12 90th 1292 93.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.63 232nd 590 60.7%
2019 71.99 123rd 639 80.8%
2021 81.35 51st 517 90.1%
2022 71.34 121st 662 81.7%
2023 94.38 19th 661 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mokena Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 448th 889 49.6%
2019 70.17 232nd 905 74.4%
2021 67.32 228th 813 72.0%
2022 66.02 255th 898 71.6%
2023 76.12 162nd 895 81.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mokena Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 337 n/a 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 340
1990 352 n/a 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 357
1991 407 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 436 0 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 457 0 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 497 0 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 589 1 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1996 589 1 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1997 630 3 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 630 2 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 655
1999 657 1 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2000 683 3 6 13 4 n/a n/a 0 709
2001 719 4 6 17 6 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 822 11 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2003 822 11 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2004 805 10 18 23 2 n/a n/a 0 858
2005 811 11 20 26 2 n/a n/a 6 876
2006 777 11 13 30 1 n/a n/a 8 840
2007 780 8 13 30 1 n/a n/a 11 843
2008 757 9 14 33 2 n/a n/a 9 824
2009 766 11 12 34 4 n/a n/a 10 837
2010 701 17 11 36 3 n/a n/a 9 777
2011 675 15 6 36 1 0 6 0 739
2012 621 7 8 39 0 0 12 0 687
2013 593 4 9 38 1 0 15 0 660
2014 560 7 11 41 1 0 18 0 638
2015 527 10 14 28 1 0 17 0 597
2016 502 12 15 41 0 0 5 0 575
2017 455 12 11 41 1 0 11 0 531
2018 439 12 8 42 1 0 7 0 509
2019 435 14 8 41 2 0 7 0 507
2020 462 17 11 39 1 0 7 0 537
2021 462 17 12 34 1 0 7 0 533
2022 446 20 15 36 0 0 12 0 529
2023 410 18 13 43 1 1 13 0 499

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 Mokena Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 15.0 22.6 n/a
1990 357 16.3 21.9 n/a
1991 416 19.0 21.8 n/a
1992 446 20.3 21.9 n/a
1993 477 23.0 20.7 n/a
1994 522 25.6 20.4 n/a
1995 609 30.0 20.3 n/a
1996 609 30.0 20.3 n/a
1997 651 31.0 21.0 n/a
1998 655 31.0 21.1 n/a
1999 677 32.0 21.2 n/a
2000 709 33.0 21.5 n/a
2001 752 34.0 22.1 n/a
2002 858 41.0 20.9 5
2003 858 41.0 20.9 5
2004 858 41.0 20.9 5.5
2005 876 39.0 22.5 6
2006 840 40.0 21.0 6.4
2007 843 40.0 21.1 6.6
2008 824 37.0 22.3 6.3
2009 837 40.0 20.9 7.5
2010 777 36.0 21.5 8.1
2011 739 35.0 21.1 12.2
2012 687 35.0 19.6 13.4
2013 660 36.6 18.0 17
2014 638 36.0 17.7 22.4
2015 597 38.0 15.7 21.3
2016 575 40.0 14.3 14.8
2017 531 36.0 14.7 15.4
2018 509 36.0 14.1 14.7
2019 507 38.3 13.2 15.8
2020 537 40.2 13.3 14.5
2021 533 n/a n/a n/a
2022 529 38.1 13.8 17
2023 499 38.5 12.9 18

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 Mokena Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 15.0 22.6 n/a
1990 357 16.3 21.9 n/a
1991 416 19.0 21.8 n/a
1992 446 20.3 21.9 n/a
1993 477 23.0 20.7 n/a
1994 522 25.6 20.4 n/a
1995 609 30.0 20.3 n/a
1996 609 30.0 20.3 n/a
1997 651 31.0 21.0 n/a
1998 655 31.0 21.1 n/a
1999 677 32.0 21.2 n/a
2000 709 33.0 21.5 n/a
2001 752 34.0 22.1 n/a
2002 858 41.0 20.9 5
2003 858 41.0 20.9 5
2004 858 41.0 20.9 5.5
2005 876 39.0 22.5 6
2006 840 40.0 21.0 6.4
2007 843 40.0 21.1 6.6
2008 824 37.0 22.3 6.3
2009 837 40.0 20.9 7.5
2010 777 36.0 21.5 8.1
2011 739 35.0 21.1 12.2
2012 687 35.0 19.6 13.4
2013 660 36.6 18.0 17
2014 638 36.0 17.7 22.4
2015 597 38.0 15.7 21.3
2016 575 40.0 14.3 14.8
2017 531 36.0 14.7 15.4
2018 509 36.0 14.1 14.7
2019 507 38.3 13.2 15.8
2020 537 40.2 13.3 14.5
2021 533 n/a n/a n/a
2022 529 38.1 13.8 17
2023 499 38.5 12.9 18

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

Mokena Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201597.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.3%96.5%97.2%
201697.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.9%97.4%31.2%
201797.4%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%96.7%97.2%61.1%
201897.9%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.7%97.5%97.9%96.9%
201996.9%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%96.7%97.3%97.1%
202196.1%95.6%95.6%95.6%94.7%94.8%96.5%100.0%
202289.7%94.6%94.6%94.6%95.5%93.6%94.6%89.9%
202395.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%86.4%95.7%87.7%87.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mokena Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $378 (3.0%) $12,032 (97.0%) $12,410
2020 $398 (3.1%) $12,350 (96.9%) $12,748
2021 $456 (3.3%) $13,259 (96.7%) $13,715
2022 $456 (3.3%) $13,259 (96.7%) $13,715
2023 $577 (3.9%) $14,031 (96.1%) $14,608

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mokena Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 183rd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 121st of 1367 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mokena Junior High School)38.760.7
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mokena School District 159)38.760.7
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mokena Junior High School)3246.2
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mokena School District 159)3246.2
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mokena Junior High School)65.258.9
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mokena School District 159)65.258.9
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mokena Junior High School)51.937.4
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mokena School District 159)51.937.4
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mokena Junior High School)63.876.8
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mokena School District 159)63.876.8
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mokena Junior High School)58.357.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mokena School District 159)58.357.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Mokena Junior High School)73.865.7
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Mokena School District 159)73.865.7
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students507499
 1.6%
African American1418
 28.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic4143
 4.9%
Pacific Islander01
White435410
 5.7%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%18%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mokena Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Mokena Junior High School.

Yes. Mokena Junior High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Illinois middle schools.

Students who attend Mokena Junior High School usually go on to attend Lincoln-Way East High School

Students at Mokena Junior High School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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