Paw Paw High School, or PPHS, was a public high school in Paw Paw, Illinois from 1841 until 2019. The campus was located 20 miles south of Rochelle, Illinois, and served a mixed village and rural residential community.
Serving 42 students in grades 6-8, Paw Paw Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paw Paw Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paw Paw Junior High School's student population of 42 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1841
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Paw Paw Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paw Paw Junior High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2132 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
83%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paw Paw Junior High School's ranking?
Paw Paw Junior High School is ranked #2132 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Paw Paw Junior High School?
42 students attend Paw Paw Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Paw Paw Junior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paw Paw Junior High School?
Paw Paw Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Junior High School offer ?
Paw Paw Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paw Paw Junior High School part of?
Paw Paw Junior High School is part of Paw Paw CUSD 271 School District.
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