Western Jr High School
Kinderhook, IL · Western CUSD 12 · Grades PK - 8
390th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
Western Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Western Jr High School 390th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Western Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Western Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 148 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.3% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Western Jr High School
Typical home value $113K in zip 62345 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2024
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Western Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Pikeland Community SchoolPikeland CUSD 10 · 19.7 mi away638th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 11% - 2Quincy Jr High SchoolQuincy SD 172 · 20.5 mi away558th of 685
ELA 36% · Math 20% - 6Griggsville-Perry Middle SchoolGriggsville-Perry CUSD 4 · 22.2 mi away304th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 40% - 4Central Junior High SchoolCentral CUSD 3 · 25.7 mi away455th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 26% - 7Unity Middle SchoolCUSD 4 · 27.6 mi away214th of 685
ELA 68% · Math 41% - 5Brown County Middle SchoolBrown County CUSD 1 · 28.5 mi away377th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Western Jr High School in?
Western Jr High School is part of the Western CUSD 12 district in Kinderhook, Illinois.
Is Western Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Western Jr High School 390th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Western Jr High School?
White 95%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 1% (148 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Western Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62345 is $113K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.