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#2756 of 3,813 schools in IL
Gompers Junior High School
Middle School · Joliet PSD 86
1501 Copperfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#2,756 of 3,813
In Joliet
#15 of 31
public schools
In district
#7 of 20
Joliet PSD 86
School environment
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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About Gompers Junior High School
Gompers Junior High School is a public middle school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet PSD 86. Gompers Junior High School serves approximately 590 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Gompers Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,756 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Gompers Junior High School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- IL avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Gompers Junior High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
39% of students at Gompers Junior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Gompers Junior High School — Students at Gompers Junior High School score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 3.6/10.
How Gompers Junior High School Compares
See how Gompers Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1501 Copperfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gompers Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Union Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eisenhower Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center (rated 8.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby New Lenox), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Joliet, see our Joliet schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Singleton Elem Sch Joliet | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| A O Marshall Elem School Joliet | 0.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Forest Park Individual Ed School Joliet | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| T E Culbertson Elem School Joliet | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Eisenhower Academy Joliet | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School Joliet | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Woodland Elem School Joliet | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Fairmont School Lockport | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| HOPEWELL CAREER ACADEMY - JOILET Joliet | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Joliet Central High School Joliet | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center New Lenox | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Edna Keith Elem School Joliet | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm Joliet | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| VILASECA JOSEPHINE CENTER Joliet | 2.0 mi | — |
| ST MARY NATIVITY SCHOOL Joliet | 2.1 mi | 6.2 |
| BOBBIE NOONANS CHILD CARE CENTER Lockport | 3.1 mi | — |
| Taft Grade School Lockport | 3.0 mi | 4.6 |
| ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Joliet | 2.4 mi | — |
| Union Elementary School Joliet | 3.0 mi | 9.5 |
| William J Butler School Lockport | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60432 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,099
Median Home Value
$185,100
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
Population
20,098
College Educated
12.9%
Homeownership
57.1%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Median Age
33.6
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|---|---|
| Colin Powell Middle Sch Matteson, IL | 5.2 |
| Coolidge Middle School Phoenix, IL | 5.2 |
| Hampshire Middle School Hampshire, IL | 5.2 |
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School Markham, IL | 5.2 |
| Round Lake Middle School Round Lake Heights, IL | 5.2 |
| Winston Campus Jr High Palatine, IL | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gompers Junior High School
What grades does Gompers Junior High School serve?
Gompers Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gompers Junior High School?
Gompers Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gompers Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gompers Junior High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gompers Junior High School rank in IL?
Gompers Junior High School ranks #2,756 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gompers Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gompers Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Gompers Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gompers Junior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gompers Junior High School a charter school?
No, Gompers Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gompers Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Gompers Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gompers Junior High School?
99.2% of students at Gompers Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (815) 727-5276
Resources & Links
District
Joliet PSD 86- District Enrollment
- 9,449
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,414
- District Rank
- #7 of 20
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