Park Junior High School is a Junior high school in La Grange Park, Illinois. The current student populace is around seven hundred students.
Serving 661 students in grades 7-8, Park Junior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, serving the La Grange Park, IL area within approximately 4.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Park Junior High School's student population of 661 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Junior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)20.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mighty Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Junior High School's ranking?
Park Junior High School is ranked #197 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Park Junior High School?
661 students attend Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Park Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Junior High School?
Park Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Junior High School offer ?
Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Park Junior High School part of?
Park Junior High School is part of La Grange SD 102 School District.
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