Memorial Jr High School

Memorial Jr High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2721 Ridge Rd,  Lansing, IL
Lansing School District No. 158
2.2
3.4
765 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Duane Schupp
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
16%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
909:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Black
57.7%
Hispanic
29%
White
7.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 12 Reviews
1.0 Middle School Student
10/27/2020
This school was disgusting. They focus more on your behavior than letting us learn. What? Like how? I've never gotten in trouble with any of the teachers, they just get snarky with me and I'm tired of it. I will literally dog them. They are racist, the food is nasty, and I'd rather go back to Elementary than eat this slop. The teachers are somewhat cool, I suppose. The academics were okay to learn but I don't appreciate them trying to make them look like they are all that because they taught someone something. Teach me something I need in the real life, not ask me to do an essay on you. Narrcissim really is the root of this school. And yes, I am tired of it. And yes, this is an alternative account. If you have Mr. M's HM you are lucky. I applaud you. Literally said they were going to fail me but when I got the proof I did the assignments, they went quiet. Disgusting.
3.0 Middle School Student
6/7/2019
kids was ight ig, the teachers focus on ur behavior more than education/grades i was a pupil in 6b in ms bishops's homeroom. ms bishop nd ms wegner will dress code tf outta u lmao. no crop tops, spaghetti straps, windbreakers/jackets/coats in class, jeans ripped over the knee, booty shorts, or stuff like that. VeRy FeW of these teachers are sweet coaters, rumors say ms wegner is a racist, half of 6b is failing her class lmaoo.
4.0 Alum
4/25/2017
Great place, made amazing memories and good friends. Teachers are cool people and facilities are above average. Clubs were a lot of fun, school for sure shaped me into who I am.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/28/2025
This school is unethical when it comes to grading. My son graduating GPA was above 2.4 and someone went into the system and changed his GPA to below 2.0 after graduation. I wouldn’t recommend this school.
5.0 parent
6/7/2022
My child attended this school for 3yrs (2019-2022). Keeping in mind that nothing and no one is perfect, the experience was great. The only reason why I gave 5 stars is because they have some absolutely wonderful male teachers here and it really balances out the energy of the school. Its really hard...
1.0 other
6/9/2021
I ending up in a mental hospital because of this hell hole. i understand that kids gonna be kids but i was bullied and the principal (7th grade vp) isolating me so I wouldn’t even have any friends like what. that’s not good i felt worthless and then you make me feel even more worthless-
3.0 parent
4/18/2016
My son attends this school and when it comes to keeping up with his grades that doesn't happen due to the parent portal rarely gets updated in a timely fashion and when it does its back dated. The parent portal is useless. The teachers here want you to keep up with you child's progress through paren...

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Memorial Jr High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Lansing, IL, in the Lansing neighborhood, and is served by the Lansing School District No. 158 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 765 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Memorial Jr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $230,925. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thornton Fractnl So High School, Center for Academics & Technology, Munster High School, and more. Learn more about what Lansing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Memorial Jr High School.

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