Jerling Junior High School

Jerling Junior High School serves 648 students in grades 6-8 in Orland Park, Illinois, earning a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. The school ranks #692 out of 3,819 schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among Illinois middle schools with an academic score of 8.7 out of 10. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, Jerling maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, providing students with reasonable individual attention during these crucial middle school years.

The school demonstrates steady academic performance, with 48% of students achieving proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. Located at 8851 W 151st St, Jerling Junior High sits in the heart of Orland Park's 60462 ZIP code, an affluent suburban community where the median household income reaches $94,689 and median home values average $321,700. The surrounding neighborhood reflects strong educational values, with 43% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 6.5% among the area's 40,942 residents.

Jerling Junior High School operates within this supportive large suburban setting, serving families who have chosen to invest in a community that prioritizes both academic achievement and quality of life.