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Watseka Junior High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Watseka, Illinois · Iroquois County CUSD 9
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students202
Student:Teacher11.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch63%
Title INo
Watseka Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
202
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
63%+9.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Watseka Junior High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Watseka, Illinois. The school enrolls 202 students. It is part of the Iroquois County CUSD 9 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictIroquois County CUSD 9
County17075
CityWatseka
ZIP60970
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172017000820

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment202
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.2%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native83.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
0.7%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %63%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)