Summary:
The 60191 zip code in Illinois is home to a single middle school, Wood Dale Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Wood Dale School District 7. While the school has access to significant resources, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student, its academic performance lags behind state averages in key subjects like math and science.
Wood Dale Junior High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 595 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in 2024-2025 to 649 out of 1,367 in 2022-2023. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates for all grades were 55.6% in 2024-2025, higher than the district average but lower than the state average. In math, the school's proficiency rates were just 28.2%, well below both the district and state averages. Science proficiency rates for 8th grade were also lower than the state average.
The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic factor may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to the state. Despite the available resources, Wood Dale Junior High School's overall performance suggests room for improvement to better support student success and address any underlying challenges facing the school community.
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