Dirksen Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

203 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL

Reedwood Neighborhood

Joliet Public School District No. 86

655 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kimberly Pfoutz

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
5%

Reading Proficiency
7%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

35.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

220:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Hispanic

59.5%

Black

24.8%

White

8.9%

Two or more races

6.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

11/7/2025

The principle only sees what he wants and doesn’t ask questions

5.0 other

3/18/2022

This school is great, my nephews have gone there since 7th grade and have learned more in one trimester then they have in one year at Washington.

1.0 parent

4/23/2014

The Teachers are flat out childish and unprofessional. There are time when I forget who is the student and who is the teacher...

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List Price Range

$130K - $324K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$231,846

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

34%

Average Household Income

$71,883

% of College Grads

16.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,420 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.4%

Homes for Sale

$319,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,148 Sq Ft

813 Audrey Ave

Brand-new construction in Joliet, located in a great area just blocks away from Jefferson St., where you can find anything at your convenience and close to I-80. WILL NOT LAST! Quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a bright, open-concept layout perfect for...

Noe Favela Coldwell Banker Realty

$205,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,494 Sq Ft

1501 Woodbridge Rd
Unit 1A
New 1 day ago

Rare 3-bed, 2-bath first-floor corner condo with major updates throughout-furnace, A/C, flooring, and paint all under 5 years old, plus a washer and dryer replaced 3 years ago. Enjoy two private balconies ideal for relaxing or entertaining, along with underground parking and storage. Fence and concr...

Amber Kolodziej Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

$209,900

7 Beds
2 Baths
2,352 Sq Ft

900 Jasper St

REACTIVATED SELLER MADE SOME IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE LAST WEEK. ITS NOW MORE PRESENTABLE UPSTAIRS,COME TAKE A LOOK. HANDYMAN SPECIAL HOME-FORMER MULTI UNIT. COULD POSSBLY BE REZONED MULTI. ROOF, SIDING AND WINDOWS UPDATED OVER LAST 7-8 YEARS. THIS HOME FEATURES 7 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHROOMS.LARGE LIVING ...

David Neven Karges Realty

$259,900

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

230 S Reed St
New 2 days ago

Updated and well-maintained corner lot home featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Fully finished basement with spacious living area, and dedicated laundry room. Recent updates include newer windows, flooring, and fresh paint throughout. Roof estimated at approximately 6 years old, with a brand-...

Andrea Rios RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals

$365,000

4 Beds
2 Baths

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2 unit. Unfinished basement. Both units fully remodeled in 2024/2025. 1st floor rented at $1650. 1 unit delivered vacant. Perfect for a buyer who is looking to be an investor at the same time. The tenant is part of a Will County Program that pays the vast majority of the rent! Grab your agent and co...

Sean Cochran eXp Realty

$419,000

Land
3.11 Acre Lot

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Tom Wawczak Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby

$239,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft

2226 Marmion Ave
New 17 days ago

Lovely home with lots of updates, ready for its new owner! This home has all new vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated bathroom and kitchen, newer windows, new floor registers, door knobs and hinges, some new bedroom and closet doors, freshly and professionally painted throughout, HVAC and air du...

Vicmari Tirado Alpha 7 Realty

$230,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
782 Sq Ft

806 Woods Ave
New 2 days ago

This home has been thoughtfully renovated, with brand new flooring, new fresh paint, beautiful white kitchen cabinets with stainless appliances including stove and refrigerator, plus home has many windows for natural light to come inside, home has two good size bedrooms in the main floor, new remode...

Esperanza Montero Chase Real Estate LLC

$325,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

419 S Reed St
New 13 days ago

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath property located at 419 S Reed St in Joliet. This move-in-ready home offers an impressive blend of modern updates, functional space, and standout features you don't see every day. The home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout, includin...

Dana Hathorn Crosstown REALTORS Inc

$694,999

5 Beds
7 Baths
4,479 Sq Ft

305 N Reed St

Stunning 5-Bedroom, 5 Full Bath & 2 Half Bath Historic Home in Joliet's Cathedral Neighborhood! Nestled on nearly an acre, this remarkable residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. From the grand curved staircase in the foyer to the professionally landscaped grounds, every detai...

Johnny Sarena RE/MAX 1st Service

$1,210,000

112 N Center St

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$405,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,890 Sq Ft

313 N Raynor Ave
New 1 day ago

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Homes for Rent

$949 - $1,417 per month

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1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
750+ Sq Ft

320 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL

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2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft

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Unit 1
Joliet, IL

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$1,340 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

255 Wilcox St
Unit 306
Joliet, IL

$1,100 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft

115 N Hickory St
Unit B
Joliet, IL

Gorgeous 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Joliet. This property offers 700 square feet of living space. You will simply love it. Fantastic location close to all types of amenities! Make this beautiful property your home. Don't miss out! Check out the 3D tour/photos and submit your application thro...

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$1,245 per month

Condo for Rent
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft

258 Western Ave
Unit 2W
Joliet, IL

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$1,300 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,440 Sq Ft

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Unit A
Joliet, IL

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

253 Wilcox St
Unit 209
Joliet, IL

$2,300 per month

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2 Baths
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1 Bath
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7 Baths
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Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

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Unit 2
Joliet, IL

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Condo for Rent
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,428 Sq Ft

511 W Jefferson St
Unit 3
Joliet, IL

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Illinois Will County Joliet 60436 Reedwood

Dirksen Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Joliet, IL and is served by the Joliet Public School District No. 86 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 655 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7% are proficient in reading. Dirksen Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $231,846. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joliet West High School, Joliet Central High School, Joliet Catholic Academy, and more. Learn more about what Joliet has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dirksen Junior High School.

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