Serving 68 students in grades 6-8, Clay City Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Clay City Jr High School's student population of 68 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Clay City Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay City Jr High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3201 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Clay City Jr High School's ranking?
Clay City Jr High School is ranked #3201 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clay City Jr High School?
68 students attend Clay City Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clay City Jr High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay City Jr High School?
Clay City Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay City Jr High School offer ?
Clay City Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clay City Jr High School part of?
Clay City Jr High School is part of Clay City Community Unit School District 10.
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Last Day of School
May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
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