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Friendship Jr High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
550 Elizabeth Ln,
Des Plaines, IL
Community Consolidated School District No. 59
School Details
Head of School
Jane Paterala
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Niche Grade
B
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
643:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
39.7%
Hispanic
33.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/18/2020
I had an amazing time at friendship Wish I was there for longer. The teachers love them there so nice, funny and chill I recommend you going to Friendship
GreatSchools Reviews
2/3/2026
i was a student and I hate the school the moment I stepped into their unprofessional system, but for all I have suffered when entering from beginning to end of my year in Jr High.To the present since it has happen, I still have trauma from being targeted by the "used to be" vice principal not believ...
1/27/2026
Extremely horrible school. Would not recommend you to send your child here. Terrible counseling team that offers little to no support, bullying is welcome with absolutely NOTHING done about it…your child’s wellbeing will not be a priority here. Disgusting environment.
1/12/2026
Friendship Junior High School failed its Ukrainian students in ways that were deeply discriminatory and hurtful. Despite having dozens of Ukrainian newcomers, the school provided no Ukrainian translations or resources, offering only Russian and other languages instead. This sends a clear and damagin...
5/3/2025
This school yells at kid and make then feel uncomfortable.
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Friendship Jr High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Des Plaines, IL, in the Des Plaines neighborhood, and is served by the Community Consolidated School District No. 59 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 630 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Friendship Jr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $409,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maine West High School, Ncisc Alop, Laureate Day School, and more. Learn more about what Des Plaines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Friendship Jr High School.