Independence Jr High School vs Nathan Hale Middle School
Independence Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.1/10. Nathan Hale Middle School is significantly larger with 338 students, about 1.6× the size of Independence Jr High School (208). In math proficiency, Independence Jr High School leads at 38.0%.
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.
Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights, IL
8.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
208 students
Nathan Hale Middle School
Crestwood, IL
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
338 students
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| Metric | Independence Jr High School | Nathan Hale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 74% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #289 of 3,814 | #1,291 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Jr High School | Nathan Hale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 66.0% | 31.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Jr High School | Nathan Hale Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 208 | 338 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 74.0% |
| District | Palos Heights SD 128 | Cook County SD 130 |
| City | Palos Heights | Crestwood |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palos Heights (60463) | Crestwood (60445) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,389 | $68,385 |
| Median Home Value | $343,700 | $201,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,119 | $1,202 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.0% | 18.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 10.9% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |