Lexington Jr High School

Lexington Jr High School is one of the minimally staffed intermediate schools in Lexington, Illinois, one of the schools within Lexington CUSD 7, with 110 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 76% leaner than the state mean of about 462.

Lexington Jr High School is one of 3 schools operated by Lexington CUSD 7, a district that teaches 511 students overall.

Demographically, Lexington Jr High School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Beyond that, the school records 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 78% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.0:1, putting Lexington Jr High School higher than the state norm the norm. About 15% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against McLean County (around 40%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Lexington Jr High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 62.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 63.6%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for McLean County indicate median household income runs about $79,905, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, McLean County runs 60 public schools (combined enrollment of about 23,759 students), of which Lexington Jr High School is one.

Lexington High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lexington Jr High School at 2nd of 7; the average score across the group is 51.7%.

Lexington Jr High School operates from a low-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lexington Jr High School has stayed largely flat, going from 109 students in 2018 to 110 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Lexington Jr High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.