B−
Effingham Junior High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
600 S Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401 · (217) 540-1300 · Part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40
Students
458
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Effingham Junior High School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 22.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 30.7%
Location
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600 S Henrietta St, Effingham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6143
Grade 7152
Grade 8163
Enrollment over time
589’20
561’21
522’22
486’23
458’24
Down 22.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 84%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 3%Black 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.