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#1844 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Jerling Junior High School
Middle School · Orland Sd 135 · Orland Park, IL
An Orland Sd 135 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8851 W 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462
- Math 28% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jerling Junior High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Jerling Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,133/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orland Park), 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
$96,747
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Palos South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Century Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 628 | 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.
Orland Sd 135
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jerling Junior High School is listed in Orland SD 135; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jerling Junior High School
Jerling Junior High School is a public middle school in Orland Park, IL, part of Orland Sd 135, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,844 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jerling Junior High School
What grades does Jerling Junior High School serve?
Jerling Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jerling Junior High School?
Jerling Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerling Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerling Junior High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jerling Junior High School rank in IL?
Jerling Junior High School ranks #1,844 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jerling Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jerling Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Jerling Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jerling Junior High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jerling Junior High School a charter school?
No, Jerling Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jerling Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Jerling Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (708) 364-3708
- Area population (ZIP 60462)
- 40,700
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 60462; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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