Northwestern Jr High School
Palmyra, IL · Northwestern CUSD 2 · Grades 7 - 8
491st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Northwestern Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northwestern Jr High School 491st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Northwestern Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Northwestern Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 52 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100.0% | 98.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Northwestern Jr High School
Typical home value $133K in zip 62674 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2018
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Northwestern Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3North Mac Middle SchoolNorth Mac CUSD 34 · 11.3 mi away538th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 13% - 6Carlinville Middle SchoolCarlinville CUSD 1 · 12.8 mi away297th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 31% - 8Auburn Jr High at DivernonAuburn CUSD 10 · 19.9 mi away203rd of 685
ELA 75% · Math 37% - 7New Berlin Jr High SchoolNew Berlin CUSD 16 · 19.9 mi away231st of 685
ELA 65% · Math 41% - 7Medora Intermediate SchoolSouthwestern CUSD 9 · 20.5 mi away251st of 685
ELA 69% · Math 34% - 3Jacksonville Middle SchoolJacksonville SD 117 · 23.5 mi away511th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 4Gillespie Middle SchoolGillespie CUSD 7 · 23.7 mi away424th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 6Glenwood Middle SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 23.7 mi away278th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northwestern Jr High School in?
Northwestern Jr High School is part of the Northwestern CUSD 2 district in Palmyra, Illinois.
Is Northwestern Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northwestern Jr High School 491st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Jr High School?
White 98%, Two or more races 2% (52 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northwestern Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62674 is $133K 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.