Very Good
#869 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Homer JR High School
Middle School · Homer Ccsd 33c · Homer Glen, IL
A Homer Ccsd 33c middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15711 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
- Math 48% proficient (2021)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homer JR High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Homer JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Homer Glen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,788
Median home value
$404,800
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60491; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Orland JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Oak Prairie JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Jerling Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 648 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Homer Ccsd 33c
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer JR High School is listed in Homer CCSD 33C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer JR High School
Homer JR High School is a public middle school in Homer Glen, IL, part of Homer Ccsd 33c, serving approximately 796 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer JR High School
What grades does Homer JR High School serve?
Homer JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Homer JR High School?
Homer JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer JR High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer JR High School rank in IL?
Homer JR High School ranks #869 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Homer JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Homer JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer JR High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Homer JR High School a charter school?
No, Homer JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer JR High School a Title I school?
No, Homer JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (708) 226-7800
- Area population (ZIP 60491)
- 22,585
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60491; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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