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#2760 of 3,813 schools in IL
Prairie-hills Junior High School
Middle School · Prairie-hills Esd 144 · Markham, IL
A Prairie-hills Esd 144 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
16315 Richmond, Markham, IL 60428
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie-hills Junior High School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie-hills Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,059
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilren's Habilitation CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Rosa L Parks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Kellar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Coolidge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prairie-hills Esd 144
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie-hills Junior High School is listed in Prairie-Hills ESD 144; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie-hills Junior High School
Prairie-hills Junior High School is a public middle school in Markham, IL, part of Prairie-hills Esd 144, serving approximately 820 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,760 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie-hills Junior High School
What grades does Prairie-hills Junior High School serve?
Prairie-hills Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie-hills Junior High School?
Prairie-hills Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie-hills Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie-hills Junior High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie-hills Junior High School rank in IL?
Prairie-hills Junior High School ranks #2,760 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie-hills Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie-hills Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Prairie-hills Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie-hills Junior High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie-hills Junior High School a charter school?
No, Prairie-hills Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie-hills Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Prairie-hills Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie-hills Junior High School?
95.4% of students at Prairie-hills Junior High 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
- 820
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (708) 210-2860
- Area population (ZIP 60428)
- 10,980
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 60428; 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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