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#1753 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 46% in state

Orland JR High School

Middle School · Orland SD 135

14855 West Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Enrollment

545

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

6.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,753 of 3,813

In Orland Park

#10 of 13

public schools

In district

#8 of 10

Orland SD 135

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Orland JR High School

6.4/10

Middle School in Orland Park · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Orland JR High School

Orland JR High School is a public middle school in Orland Park, IL, part of Orland SD 135. Orland JR High School serves approximately 545 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Orland JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Orland JR High School show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,852
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Orland JR High School — Students at Orland JR High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 54.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.6% (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
94%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
44%
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: 5.4/10.

How Orland JR High School Compares

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

Overall Score
6.4/10
54th percentile in IL
Academic
6.1/10
Average
Growth
5.4/10
Average
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.7%

Location

14855 West Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Orland JR High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Palos South Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Palos Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is Century Junior High School (rated 6.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Jerling Junior High School (rated 6.3/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Orland Park, see our Orland Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
High Point Elem School Orland Park 0.1 mi 6.8
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Orland Park 0.6 mi 4.6
Orland Park Elem School Orland Park 0.8 mi 6.4
Orland Center School Orland Park 0.7 mi 7.2
Jerling Junior High School Orland Park 1.4 mi 6.3
Liberty Elem School Orland Park 1.5 mi 6.3
Century Junior High School Orland Park 1.7 mi 6.8
Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park 2.1 mi 8.3
Meadow Ridge School Orland Park 1.8 mi 7.6
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orland Hills 2.3 mi 5.7
Centennial School Orland Park 2.0 mi 8.5
Palos West Elementary School Palos Park 2.8 mi 8.3
Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park 2.6 mi 6.3
Prairie Elem School Orland Park 2.3 mi 6.9
FARM AND NATURE DISCOVERY SCHOOL Palos Park 3.0 mi
Victor J Andrew High School Orland Hills 3.1 mi 8.2
Christa McAuliffe School Tinley Park 3.3 mi 7.8
Palos South Middle School Palos Park 3.0 mi 8.2
SANDBOX OF HOMER GLEN Homer Glen 2.9 mi
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center Orland Park 3.0 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60462 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,747

Median Home Value

$330,400

Median Rent

$1,393/mo

Population

40,700

College Educated

44.9%

Homeownership

83.8%

Avg Commute

33.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

44.3

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Spencer Crossing New Lenox, IL 6.4
Blackhawk Middle School Bensenville, IL 6.5
Breese Elem School Breese, IL 6.5
Cicero East Elem School Cicero, IL 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Orland JR High School

What grades does Orland JR High School serve?

Orland JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Orland JR High School?

Orland JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orland JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orland JR High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orland JR High School rank in IL?

Orland JR High School ranks #1,753 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Orland JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orland JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Orland JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orland JR High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Orland JR High School a charter school?

No, Orland JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orland JR High School a Title I school?

No, Orland JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%

District

Orland SD 135
District Enrollment
5,201
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,852
District Rank
#8 of 10

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