Excellent
#452 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Palos South Middle School
Middle School · Palos Ccsd 118 · Palos Park, IL
A Palos Ccsd 118 middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13100 S 82nd Ave, Palos Park, IL 60464
- Math 44% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palos South Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palos South Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palos 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
$126,220
Median home value
$463,100
Median rent
$2,058/mo
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Jerling Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Orland JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Worth JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 338 | 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.
Palos Ccsd 118
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palos South Middle School is listed in Palos CCSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palos South Middle School
Palos South Middle School is a public middle school in Palos Park, IL, part of Palos Ccsd 118, serving approximately 705 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palos South Middle School
What grades does Palos South Middle School serve?
Palos South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Palos South Middle School?
Palos South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos South Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palos South Middle School rank in IL?
Palos South Middle School ranks #452 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Palos South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palos South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Palos South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palos South Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palos South Middle School a charter school?
No, Palos South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palos South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Palos South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palos South Middle School?
32.6% of students at Palos South Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (708) 448-5971
- Area population (ZIP 60464)
- 9,889
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 55.7
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 60464; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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