At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
501
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
91%+37.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Kankakee Junior High School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Kankakee, Illinois. The school enrolls 501 students. It is part of the Kankakee SD 111 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictKankakee SD 111
County17091
CityKankakee
ZIP60901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172076005023
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment501
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino33.0%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian47.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
33.0%
Black
0.7%
Asian
47.8%
Two+
1.1%
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.