Friendship Jr High School

550 Elizabeth Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 616 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Friendship Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Friendship Jr High School's student population of 616 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Friendship Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Jr High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1243 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
25%
28%
33%
30%
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friendship Jr High School's ranking?
Friendship Jr High School is ranked #1243 out of 3,426 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
616 students attend Friendship Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Friendship Jr High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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

View the Friendship Jr High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of Student Attendance for Grades 1-8
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Student Attendance for Kindergarten
August 15, 2025 (Friday)
Non-Attendance Days: Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day: Students and Staff (1 Hour Early Release)
June 01, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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