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#869 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 23% in state

Homer JR High School

Middle School · Homer CCSD 33C

15711 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Enrollment

796

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

7.5

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#869 of 3,813

In Homer Glen

#3 of 7

public schools

In district

#2 of 6

Homer CCSD 33C

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Homer JR High School

7.5/10

Middle School in Homer Glen · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.1/10

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About Homer JR High School

Homer JR High School is a public middle school in Homer Glen, IL, part of Homer CCSD 33C. Homer JR High School serves approximately 796 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Homer JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Homer JR High School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.3
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,580
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Homer JR High School — Students at Homer JR High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 63.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 64.0% (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
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2022
ELA
39%

* 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: 7.7/10.

How Homer JR High School Compares

See how Homer JR High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
77th percentile in IL
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
60 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

15711 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Homer JR High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Oak Prairie Jr High School (rated 7.5/10, 4.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Hadley Middle School (rated 7.1/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Century Junior High School (rated 6.8/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Orland Park), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Homer Glen, see our Homer Glen schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Hadley Middle School Homer Glen 0.1 mi 7.1
SANDBOX OF HOMER GLEN Homer Glen 0.9 mi
Goodings Grove School Homer Glen 1.8 mi 6.6
BOBBIE NOONAN'S CHILD CARE Homer Glen 1.8 mi
Meadow Ridge School Orland Park 2.2 mi 7.6
Centennial School Orland Park 2.6 mi 8.5
Century Junior High School Orland Park 2.4 mi 6.8
Luther J Schilling School Homer Glen 2.6 mi 7.5
William E Young School Homer Glen 2.8 mi 7.8
Reed Elem School Homer Glen 3.3 mi 8.8
Orland Jr High School Orland Park 3.6 mi 6.4
High Point Elem School Orland Park 3.6 mi 6.8
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Orland Park 3.7 mi 4.6
Orland Park Elem School Orland Park 3.9 mi 6.4
Palos West Elementary School Palos Park 4.7 mi 8.3
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mokena 5.1 mi 3.7
Liberty Junior High School New Lenox 5.1 mi 6.3
Mokena Intermediate School Mokena 5.1 mi 7.2
Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen 4.0 mi 7.5
Orland Center School Orland Park 4.1 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60491 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$132,788

Median Home Value

$404,800

Median Rent

$1,604/mo

Population

22,585

College Educated

37.8%

Homeownership

93.2%

Avg Commute

34.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Median Age

43.1

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Heritage Grove Middle School Plainfield, IL 7.5
Monroe Middle School Wheaton, IL 7.5
Northwood Middle School Highland Park, IL 7.5
Richardson Middle School Chicago, IL 7.5
Stephen Mack Middle School Rockton, IL 7.5
Barrington Middle Sch Station Barrington, IL 7.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Homer CCSD 33C
District Enrollment
3,697
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,580
District Rank
#2 of 6

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