Dirksen Junior High School vs Hufford Junior High School
Dirksen Junior High School and Hufford Junior High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.2 out of 10. Hufford Junior High School is significantly larger with 1,095 students, about 1.7× the size of Dirksen Junior High School (655). In math proficiency, Hufford Junior High School leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet, IL
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
655 students
Hufford Junior High School
Joliet, IL
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,095 students
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| Metric | Dirksen Junior High School | Hufford Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.4% | 97.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #1,250 of 3,814 | #1,331 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 65th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dirksen Junior High School | Hufford Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Joliet (60436) | Joliet (60435) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,570 | $74,967 |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 | $217,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,242 | $1,145 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.5% | 23.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 25 min |