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Pontiac Junior High School

Public 6-8

 400 Ashland Ave
       Fairview Heights, IL  62208-2802

(618) 233-6004

District: Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,666 Help


Feeder schools for Pontiac Junior High School:

Elementary:    William Holliday Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.2%
White:
32.0%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Compare Details Pontiac Junior High School ranks better than 71% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.18. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pontiac Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.2%), White (32%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pontiac Junior High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pontiac Junior High School is $11,666.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pontiac Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontiac Junior High School 396th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Pontiac Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105 465th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pontiac Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.76 306th 1185 74.2%
2004 60.75 547th 1204 54.6%
2005 76.68 279th 1209 76.9%
2006 55.57 667th 1272 47.6%
2007 66.44 477th 1287 62.9%
2008 72.26 368th 1293 71.5%
2009 64.18 531st 1318 59.7%
2010 65.65 508th 1327 61.7%
2011 71.44 399th 1344 70.3%
2012 71.50 390th 1365 71.4%
2013 61.91 512th 1367 62.5%
2014 57.45 565th 1322 57.3%
2015 52.50 517th 1302 60.3%
2016 71.95 292nd 1294 77.4%
2017 76.02 261st 1293 79.8%
2018 65.38 389th 1293 69.9%
2019 65.52 412th 1356 69.6%
2021 59.25 396th 1241 68.1%
2022 51.82 556th 1369 59.4%
2023 64.18 396th 1367 71.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.88 45th 195 76.9%
2023 54.03 86th 194 55.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.84 393rd 602 34.7%
2019 29.34 598th 792 24.5%
2021 73.75 62nd 548 88.7%
2022 26.83 734th 781 6.0%
2023 43.89 347th 805 56.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.26 253rd 1161 78.2%
2019 61.73 362nd 1217 70.3%
2021 53.12 366th 1019 64.1%
2022 47.82 555th 1221 54.5%
2023 60.54 360th 1234 70.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 331st 1226 73.0%
2019 65.09 398th 1276 68.8%
2021 57.25 364th 1017 64.2%
2022 45.69 623rd 1286 51.6%
2023 49.22 568th 1275 55.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.77 190th 674 71.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.91 408th 1223 66.6%
2019 65.11 373rd 1296 71.2%
2021 55.65 362nd 1048 65.5%
2022 57.36 451st 1286 64.9%
2023 72.36 272nd 1292 78.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.45 32nd 511 93.7%
2019 83.57 50th 565 91.2%
2021 77.81 32nd 385 91.7%
2022 63.19 129th 573 77.5%
2023 61.54 141st 569 75.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pontiac Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 287th 889 67.7%
2019 73.45 190th 905 79.0%
2021 69.22 211th 813 74.0%
2022 55.37 367th 898 59.1%
2023 70.37 215th 895 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pontiac 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 110 10 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 122
1989 92 12 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 111
1990 107 14 10 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 132
1991 115 18 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1992 116 25 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1993 97 21 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 86 25 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 83 30 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1996 83 30 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1997 81 31 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1998 91 36 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
1999 90 37 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 84 41 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2001 84 36 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2002 77 52 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2003 77 52 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2004 91 52 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2005 86 52 4 6 0 n/a n/a 5 153
2006 77 68 2 4 0 n/a n/a 4 155
2007 64 86 4 5 0 n/a n/a 4 163
2008 64 80 7 6 0 n/a n/a 13 170
2009 78 72 2 6 1 n/a n/a 10 169
2010 97 117 5 13 0 n/a n/a 18 250
2011 80 110 7 9 0 1 19 0 226
2012 64 109 7 10 0 0 23 0 213
2013 71 102 4 13 0 0 21 0 211
2014 61 111 3 17 1 0 25 0 218
2015 73 112 5 18 1 0 18 0 227
2016 59 104 5 23 2 0 24 0 217
2017 66 102 5 19 0 0 16 0 208
2018 65 122 4 18 0 0 19 0 228
2019 76 118 4 21 0 0 18 0 237
2020 79 114 1 21 0 0 24 0 239
2021 66 114 2 20 0 0 22 0 224
2022 64 111 1 22 0 0 29 0 227
2023 66 89 7 18 0 0 26 0 206

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 Pontiac Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 7.0 17.4 n/a
1989 111 7.0 15.8 n/a
1990 132 7.0 18.8 n/a
1991 144 8.0 18.0 n/a
1992 145 8.0 18.1 n/a
1993 122 8.2 14.9 n/a
1994 116 8.2 14.1 n/a
1995 120 10.0 12.0 n/a
1996 120 10.0 12.0 n/a
1997 116 10.0 11.6 n/a
1998 134 11.0 12.2 n/a
1999 137 12.0 11.4 n/a
2000 132 9.0 14.7 n/a
2001 125 9.0 13.9 n/a
2002 136 8.0 17.0 22.1
2003 136 8.0 17.0 22.1
2004 153 8.0 19.1 21.6
2005 153 9.0 17.0 14.2
2006 155 9.0 17.2 23.2
2007 163 9.0 18.1 28.9
2008 170 11.0 15.5 24.2
2009 169 12.4 13.6 28.9
2010 250 19.0 13.1 37.1
2011 226 18.0 12.5 35
2012 213 19.0 11.2 40.4
2013 211 20.1 10.4 41.2
2014 218 19.0 11.4 39.9
2015 227 21.0 10.8 43.2
2016 217 17.0 12.7 39.6
2017 208 15.0 13.8 43.8
2018 228 17.0 13.4 46.9
2019 237 15.7 15.0 50.6
2020 239 17.2 13.8 53.1
2021 224 n/a n/a n/a
2022 227 15.0 15.1 46.3
2023 206 14.0 14.7 49.5

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 Pontiac Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 7.0 17.4 n/a
1989 111 7.0 15.8 n/a
1990 132 7.0 18.8 n/a
1991 144 8.0 18.0 n/a
1992 145 8.0 18.1 n/a
1993 122 8.2 14.9 n/a
1994 116 8.2 14.1 n/a
1995 120 10.0 12.0 n/a
1996 120 10.0 12.0 n/a
1997 116 10.0 11.6 n/a
1998 134 11.0 12.2 n/a
1999 137 12.0 11.4 n/a
2000 132 9.0 14.7 n/a
2001 125 9.0 13.9 n/a
2002 136 8.0 17.0 22.1
2003 136 8.0 17.0 22.1
2004 153 8.0 19.1 21.6
2005 153 9.0 17.0 14.2
2006 155 9.0 17.2 23.2
2007 163 9.0 18.1 28.9
2008 170 11.0 15.5 24.2
2009 169 12.4 13.6 28.9
2010 250 19.0 13.1 37.1
2011 226 18.0 12.5 35
2012 213 19.0 11.2 40.4
2013 211 20.1 10.4 41.2
2014 218 19.0 11.4 39.9
2015 227 21.0 10.8 43.2
2016 217 17.0 12.7 39.6
2017 208 15.0 13.8 43.8
2018 228 17.0 13.4 46.9
2019 237 15.7 15.0 50.6
2020 239 17.2 13.8 53.1
2021 224 n/a n/a n/a
2022 227 15.0 15.1 46.3
2023 206 14.0 14.7 49.5

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

Pontiac Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
201699.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%35.6%
201799.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%99.5%67.6%100.0%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%100.0%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%97.5%99.6%
202199.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.7%99.6%
202299.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%94.0%99.1%
202399.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.3%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pontiac Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $562 (5.5%) $9,565 (94.4%) $10,128
2020 $603 (5.7%) $9,947 (94.3%) $10,550
2021 $658 (6.2%) $10,036 (93.8%) $10,695
2022 $658 (6.2%) $10,036 (93.8%) $10,695
2023 $449 (3.8%) $11,217 (96.2%) $11,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pontiac Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 412th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 396th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac Junior High School)47.346.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)47.346.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac Junior High School)30.215.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)30.215.5
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac Junior High School)52.840.3
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)52.840.3
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac Junior High School)3124.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)3124.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac Junior High School)51.452.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)51.452.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac Junior High School)29.229.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)29.229.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Pontiac Junior High School)47.965.3
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pontiac-W Holliday School District 105)47.965.3
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students237206
 13.1%
African American11889
 24.6%
American Indian00
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic2118
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7666
 13.2%
Two or More Races1826
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%49.5%
 1.1%

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Pontiac Junior High School ranks 396th of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pontiac Junior High School are 43% African American, 32% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Pontiac Junior High School.


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