GEO T WILKINS JR HIGH SCHOOL

Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Indian Springs SD 109 school district, located in Justice, IL with about 582 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Geo T Wilkins Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Geo T. Wilkins Junior High School, located in Justice, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Indian Springs School District 109. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often providing opportunities for extracurricular engagement to help students explore their personal interests.

The school is an integral part of the local Justice community, acting as a hub for student growth and community involvement. With a focus on creating a supportive climate, the administration and faculty work to address the unique challenges of the junior high years, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, Geo T. Wilkins strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped to meet the academic and social demands of their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Geo T Wilkins Jr High School at (708) 496-8708 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8001 S 82nd Ave
Justice, IL 60458-1569
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GEO T WILKINS JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Justice, IL with about 582 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
45.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 582 students

White
55.8%
Hispanic/Latino
22.7%
Black or African American
18.4%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.