Serving 59 students in grades 7-8, Delavan 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Delavan Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Delavan Jr High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Delavan 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 Delavan Jr High School is 0.13, 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
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Delavan Jr High School's ranking?
Delavan Jr High School is ranked #2447 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Delavan Jr High School?
59 students attend Delavan Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Delavan Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delavan Jr High School?
Delavan Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delavan Jr High School offer ?
Delavan Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Delavan Jr High School part of?
Delavan Jr High School is part of Delavan Community Unit School District 703.
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