Jane Addams Middle School
Jane Addams Middle School serves 690 students in grades 6-8.
Jane Addams Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Jane Addams Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jane Addams Middle School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 690 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jane Addams Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jane Addams Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #592 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 26% |
| Black | 28% | 17% |
| White | 23% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley View CUSD 365u School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jane Addams Middle School is Bolingbrook High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Brooks Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Independence Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bolingbrook Independence Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 33%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 701 students10
0.3 miles
230 S Orchard Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7282 0.3 K-5 701 - Bolingbrook Bolingbrook High School Math: 30% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,550 students10
0.8 miles
365 Raider Way
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400 0.8 9-12 3,550 - Bolingbrook Jamie Mcgee Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 501 students10
0.8 miles
179 Commonwealth Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-4300 0.8 PK-5 501 - Bolingbrook Oak View Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 18%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 647 students10
1.1 miles
150 N Schmidt Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300 1.1 K-5 647 - Bolingbrook Brooks Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,138 student10
1.4 miles
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340 1.4 6-8 1,138
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