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#2216 of 3,813 schools in IL
Prairie JR High School
Middle School · Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126 · Alsip, IL
An Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
11910 S Kostner Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie JR High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alsip), 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
$66,555
Median home value
$200,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Upper Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Nathan Hale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Veterans Memorial Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Elden D Finley JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 377 | 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.
Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie JR High School is listed in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie JR High School
Prairie JR High School is a public middle school in Alsip, IL, part of Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126, serving approximately 336 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,216 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie JR High School
What grades does Prairie JR High School serve?
Prairie JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie JR High School?
Prairie JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie JR High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie JR High School rank in IL?
Prairie JR High School ranks #2,216 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie JR High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie JR High School a charter school?
No, Prairie JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie JR High School a Title I school?
No, Prairie JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie JR High School?
53.6% of students at Prairie JR 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (708) 371-3080
- Area population (ZIP 60803)
- 22,089
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 60803; 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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