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Lisle Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 354 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 3 ratings
2012:
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2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 2 ratings

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Posted April 8, 2013

We love the opportunities available to all at Lisle Junior High! Teachers are very involved and genuinely care about my child's progress and potential. Both the principal and vice principal are very accessible and both are very intune with the students and their activities. Love this school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2013

I am a seventh grade student and saw two kids fighting, like throwing punches in the hallway last week. It is unbeleivable that no teacher was in the hallway watching - somebody is really going to get hurt. Funny thing is that both kids hardly got a punishment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2013

My son is currently in this school (2013) and is fortunately graduating in the spring. We will celebrate when he moves on because this school has been a horrible experience. What he has seen is inexcusable - the bullying that goes on every day is sickening. Teachers have witnessed and don't do anything, they seem to be afraid of certain kids. If I could give a negative star, I would.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2011

My daughter has had a great experience at Lisle Junior High. The teachers are encouraging and very accessible. The work is challenging, particularly in language arts and literature, and the school is equipped with the latest technology, including a fantastic computer lab. There is a feeling of community among the kids and parents and, unlike at some larger schools, the kids get a chance to participate in sports or activities, even if they aren't top athletes or musicians.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2010

I love how involed the Principal and Vice-Principal are with the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2009

This school is awesome. The teachers are very nice and easy to cooperate with. They work hard and help you a lot. I am really glad that i learn here. This school makes learning fun and easy.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2006

this is a really good school. i luv it here. the teachers are realy good and really understand you and try to help you. there are a lot of extra things you can do here. this school also gets your parents involved. i am so glad i studied here.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

365 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income76%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income86%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
Black69%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income90%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black77%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income85%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)69%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female79%
Male85%
Black62%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income68%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)56%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Low income86%
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)93%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female99%
Male94%
Black100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Low income94%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)86%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 53%
Black 8% 19%
Hispanic 5% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5207 Center Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (630) 493-8201

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