J W Eater Jr High School
Rantoul, IL · Rantoul City SD 137 · Grades 6 - 8
601st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
J W Eater Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks J W Eater Jr High School 601st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
J W Eater Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
J W Eater Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 515 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 34.6% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 34.3% | 28.0% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 36.0% | 24.7% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 12.4% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near J W Eater Jr High School
Typical home value $144K in zip 61866 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near J W Eater Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Prairieview-Ogden Jr High SchPrairieview-Ogden CCSD 197 · 6.8 mi away81st of 685
ELA 86% · Math 52% - 6Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High SchPaxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 · 11 mi away289th of 685
ELA 59% · Math 39% - 3Franklin Middle SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 13.6 mi away522nd of 685
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 1Urbana Middle SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 14.3 mi away651st of 685
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 3Edison Middle SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 14.4 mi away496th of 685
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 10St Joseph Middle SchoolSt Joseph CCSD 169 · 15.1 mi away43rd of 685
ELA 83% · Math 66% - 9Mahomet-Seymour Jr High SchoolMahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 · 15.4 mi away101st of 685
ELA 74% · Math 59% - 4Jefferson Middle SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 15.5 mi away472nd of 685
ELA 47% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J W Eater Jr High School in?
J W Eater Jr High School is part of the Rantoul City SD 137 district in Rantoul, Illinois.
Is J W Eater Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J W Eater Jr High School 601st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of J W Eater Jr High School?
Hispanic 35%, Black 28%, White 25%, Two or more races 12% (515 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J W Eater Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61866 is $144K 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.