Orland JR High School

Orland Jr High School serves 545 middle school students in grades 6-8 in the affluent suburb of Orland Park, Illinois. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 13:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention during these crucial developmental years. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide at #883 out of 3,819 Illinois schools.

The academic score of 7.7 reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence, though ELA/reading proficiency at 39% across all grades indicates areas with room for continued growth and focus. Orland Jr High benefits from its location in an educated and economically stable community, where the median household income reaches $94,689 and 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 6.5% and median home values of $321,700 reflect the area's prosperity and investment in education.

The school operates in Orland Park's large suburban setting, providing students with the advantages of a well-resourced community while maintaining the focused environment of a dedicated middle school facility that can address the unique needs of adolescent learners.