Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Friendship Jr High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Friendship Jr High School serves the eastern part of Des Plaines, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 1.2-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Jr High School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
633 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Preparing Students to be Successful for Life
School Rankings
Friendship Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Jr High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Jr High School's ranking?
Friendship Jr High School is ranked #1236 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Friendship Jr High School often compared to?
Friendship Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Jr High School, Grove Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Friendship Jr High School?
633 students attend Friendship Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Friendship Jr High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Jr High School?
Friendship Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Jr High School offer ?
Friendship Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friendship Jr High School part of?
Friendship Jr High School is part of Community Cons SD 59 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Non-Attendance Days: Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day: Students and Staff (Early Release)
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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