Independence Jr High School vs Prairie Jr High School
Independence Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 6.7/10. Prairie Jr High School is significantly larger with 336 students, about 1.6× the size of Independence Jr High School (208). In math proficiency, Independence Jr High School leads at 38.0%.
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Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights, IL
8.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
208 students
Prairie Jr High School
Alsip, IL
6.7/10
Middle School7th – 8th
336 students
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| Metric | Independence Jr High School | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 53.6% |
| Environment Score | 8.8 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #289 of 3,814 | #1,646 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 57th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Jr High School | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 66.0% | 49.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Jr High School | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 208 | 336 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 14.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 53.6% |
| District | Palos Heights SD 128 | Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 |
| City | Palos Heights | Alsip |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palos Heights (60463) | Alsip (60803) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,389 | $66,555 |
| Median Home Value | $343,700 | $200,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,119 | $1,113 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.0% | 21.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 29 min |