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Jasper Co Jr High School

1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 205 students in grades 7-8, Jasper Co Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jasper Co Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Jasper Co Jr High School's student population of 205 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Jasper Co Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jasper Co Jr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#826 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
40-44%
28%
30-34%
30%
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jasper Co Jr High School's ranking?
Jasper Co Jr High School is ranked #826 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jasper Co Jr High School?
205 students attend Jasper Co Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jasper Co Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jasper Co Jr High School?
Jasper Co Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jasper Co Jr High School offer ?
Jasper Co Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jasper Co Jr High School part of?
Jasper Co Jr High School is part of Jasper County Cud 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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