Skip to main content

Elden D Finley Jr High School vs Independence Jr High School

Independence Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 6.0/10. Elden D Finley Jr High School is significantly larger with 377 students, about 1.8× 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.

Elden D Finley Jr High School

Chicago Ridge, IL

6.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th

377 students

Independence Jr High School

Palos Heights, IL

8.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th

208 students

Keep or send this comparison

One email with the link. We add you to School Scout updates; unsubscribe anytime.

Send to my realtor

Open an email to my realtor

Ratings Comparison

MetricElden D Finley Jr High SchoolIndependence Jr High School
Overall Rating6.0 / 108.7 / 10
Academic Score5.59.2
Growth Score6.68.2
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch68.4%—
Environment Score5.88.8
State Rank#2,251 of 3,814#289 of 3,814
State Percentile41th92th

Test Scores

SubjectElden D Finley Jr High SchoolIndependence Jr High School
Math Proficiency17.0%38.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency21.0%66.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailElden D Finley Jr High SchoolIndependence Jr High School
TypeMiddle SchoolMiddle School
Grades6th – 8th6th – 8th
Enrollment377208
Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:19.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch68.4%—
DistrictChicago Ridge SD 127-5Palos Heights SD 128
CityChicago RidgePalos Heights

Neighborhood

MetricChicago Ridge (60415)Palos Heights (60463)
Median Household Income$69,389$105,389
Median Home Value$217,800$343,700
Median Rent$1,198$2,119
College Educated (Bachelor's+)27.7%41.0%
Poverty Rate17.0%6.0%
Avg Commute31 min30 min
View Elden D Finley Jr High School Full Profile →View Independence Jr High School Full Profile →