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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
- Next stop for Harmon kids: Amboy High School
On the path
Where Harmon kids come from and go next.
PK–4Amboy Central Elem Schoolin Amboy
5–8Amboy Jr High SchoolYou are here
9–12Amboy High Schoolin Amboy
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
Directions ↗
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.