Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Percy Julian Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Percy Julian Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Percy Julian Middle School's student population of 946 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Percy Julian Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Percy Julian Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
18%
17%
White
52%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Percy Julian Middle School's ranking?
Percy Julian Middle School is ranked #487 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Percy Julian Middle School often compared to?
Percy Julian Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Percy Julian Middle School?
946 students attend Percy Julian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Percy Julian Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Percy Julian Middle School?
Percy Julian Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Percy Julian Middle School offer ?
Percy Julian Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Percy Julian Middle School part of?
Percy Julian Middle School is part of Oak Park ESD 97 School District.
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