Summary:
Westmont Junior High School is a public middle school serving 301 students in grades 6-8 in Westmont, Illinois, which is part of the Cusd 201 school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (54.82%), followed by Hispanic (29.57%), African American (6.98%), and Asian (4.32%) students.
Westmont Junior High School has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Illinois middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 414 out of 1,367 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, with some notable exceptions. For example, 7th-grade students outperformed the state average in ELA, and 8th-grade students outperformed the state average in Science. However, 6th-grade students underperformed the state average in both ELA and Math. The school has also shown strong performance for some student subgroups, particularly Hispanic and Special Education students, who have ranked in the top 25-30% and top 15-20% of Illinois middle schools, respectively. Despite these strengths, Westmont Junior High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.9% in 2019-2020 to 20.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.
When compared to nearby middle schools in the Lombard, Villa Park, and Downers Grove areas, Westmont Junior High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the average. However, some schools, such as Herrick Middle School and Clarendon Hills Middle School, significantly outperform Westmont in both academic achievement and subgroup performance. Additionally, Westmont Junior High School has a relatively high percentage of students (37.54%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Despite spending significantly more per student ($26,131 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, the higher spending does not appear to be directly translating into higher academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and instructional practices.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Cusd 201
SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,131
Students who attend Westmont Junior High School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Westmont Junior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9
Number of students: 301
Racial breakdown:
White:
54.8%
Hispanic:
29.6%
African American:
7.0%
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Asian:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%
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