Dirksen Junior High School vs Timber Ridge Middle School
Dirksen Junior High School has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Timber Ridge Middle School leads at 35.0%.
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
Timber Ridge Middle School
Plainfield, IL
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
848 students
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| Metric | Dirksen Junior High School | Timber Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.4% | 40% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #1,250 of 3,814 | #2,134 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dirksen Junior High School | Timber Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 35.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Dirksen Junior High School | Timber Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 655 | 848 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.4% | 40.0% |
| District | Joliet PSD 86 | Plainfield SD 202 |
| City | Joliet | Plainfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Joliet (60436) | Plainfield (60586) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,570 | $122,963 |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 | $298,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,242 | $2,159 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.5% | 35.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 34 min |