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#1564 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 41% in state
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Middle School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
15320 W Wallin Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Ira Jones Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Ira Jones Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), 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
$108,447
Median home value
$311,700
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60544; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Drauden Point Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Timber Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 848 | Compare → |
| Murphy Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 688 | 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.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #13 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Ira Jones Middle School is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Richard Ira Jones Middle School is a public middle school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 851 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Ira Jones Middle School
What grades does Richard Ira Jones Middle School serve?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Ira Jones Middle 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 Richard Ira Jones Middle School rank in IL?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School ranks #1,564 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richard Ira Jones Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Ira Jones Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richard Ira Jones Middle School a charter school?
No, Richard Ira Jones Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Ira Jones Middle School a Title I school?
No, Richard Ira Jones Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
24.0% of students at Richard Ira Jones 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
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (815) 267-3600
- Area population (ZIP 60544)
- 27,937
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 60544; 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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