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Amboy Jr High School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
240 N Metcalf Ave, Amboy, IL 61310 · (815) 857-3528 · Part of Amboy Community Unit School District 272
Students
210
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Setting
Rural
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Amboy Jr High School
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
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240 N Metcalf Ave, Amboy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 562
Grade 654
Grade 748
Grade 846
Enrollment over time
237’20
220’21
210’22
207’23
210’24
Down 11.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.