At a glance
Reported students
508
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School: 508 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 522
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Justice. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Indian Springs SD 109. NCES reports 508 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.7%). English learners represent 16.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.5%
- Hispanic31.7%
- Black17.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indian Springs SD 109
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bridgeview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
436 reported students
George T Wilkins Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
416 reported students
Frank A Brodnicki Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
618 reported students
Robina Lyle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
329 reported students
Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
146 reported students
Public schools near Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H H Conrady Jr High School Middle · North Palos SD 117 | 06–08 | 1,047 | 2.1 mi |
| Simmons Middle School Middle · Ridgeland SD 122 | 06–08 | 725 | 2.7 mi |
| Heritage Middle School Middle · Summit SD 104 | 06–08 | 447 | 2.8 mi |
| Liberty Junior High School Middle · Burbank SD 111 | 06–08 | 1,087 | 2.8 mi |
| Pleasantdale Middle Sch Middle · Pleasantdale SD 107 | 05–08 | 352 | 3.9 mi |
| Worth Jr High School Middle · Worth SD 127 | 06–08 | 330 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
What grades does Geo T Wilkins Jr High School serve?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Indian Springs SD 109.
How many students attend Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School reported 508 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 522 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 508 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Geo T Wilkins Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indian Springs SD 109 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Geo T Wilkins Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Geo T Wilkins Jr High School in?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is part of Indian Springs SD 109, based in Justice, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H H Conrady Jr High School (2.1 mi), Simmons Middle School (2.7 mi), Heritage Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.