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#1404 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 37% in state

Century Junior High School

Middle School · Orland SD 135

10801 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Enrollment

628

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,404 of 3,813

In Orland Park

#7 of 13

public schools

In district

#5 of 10

Orland SD 135

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Century Junior High School

6.8/10

Middle School in Orland Park · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Meadow Ridge School

7.6/10

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6.4/10

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About Century Junior High School

Century Junior High School is a public middle school in Orland Park, IL, part of Orland SD 135. Century Junior High School serves approximately 628 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Century Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,404 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Century Junior High School show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,852
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Century Junior High School — Students at Century Junior High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 57.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
46%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.

How Century Junior High School Compares

See how Century Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
63th percentile in IL
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
5.9/10
Average
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
50 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

Location

10801 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Century Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Homer Jr High School (rated 7.5/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Homer Glen), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Prairie View Middle School (rated 7.3/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Tinley Park), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hadley Middle School (rated 7.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Homer Glen), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Orland Park, see our Orland Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Meadow Ridge School Orland Park 0.1 mi 7.6
Orland Jr High School Orland Park 1.7 mi 6.4
SANDBOX OF HOMER GLEN Homer Glen 1.5 mi
High Point Elem School Orland Park 1.8 mi 6.8
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Orland Park 2.2 mi 4.6
Centennial School Orland Park 2.4 mi 8.5
Orland Center School Orland Park 2.0 mi 7.2
Orland Park Elem School Orland Park 2.4 mi 6.4
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orland Hills 2.1 mi 5.7
Hadley Middle School Homer Glen 2.3 mi 7.1
Homer Jr High School Homer Glen 2.4 mi 7.5
Victor J Andrew High School Orland Hills 2.7 mi 8.2
Liberty Elem School Orland Park 2.7 mi 6.3
Jerling Junior High School Orland Park 2.7 mi 6.3
Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park 2.7 mi 6.3
Christa McAuliffe School Tinley Park 3.0 mi 7.8
Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park 3.7 mi 8.3
Goodings Grove School Homer Glen 3.4 mi 6.6
Palos West Elementary School Palos Park 4.1 mi 8.3
Prairie View Middle School Tinley Park 3.4 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60467 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,329

Median Home Value

$392,200

Median Rent

$2,202/mo

Population

24,952

College Educated

45.1%

Homeownership

93.2%

Avg Commute

35.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

49.3

Similar Schools

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Algonquin Middle School Algonquin, IL 6.8
Clinton Rosette Middle School Dekalb, IL 6.8
Fremont Jr High/Middle School Mundelein, IL 6.8
Herrin Middle School Herrin, IL 6.8
Highland Middle School Highland, IL 6.8
Hubble Middle School Warrenville, IL 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Century Junior High School

What grades does Century Junior High School serve?

Century Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Century Junior High School?

Century Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Century Junior High School rank in IL?

Century Junior High School ranks #1,404 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Century Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Century Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Century Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Century Junior High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Century Junior High School a charter school?

No, Century Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Century Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Century Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
628
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

District

Orland SD 135
District Enrollment
5,201
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,852
District Rank
#5 of 10

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