Independence Jr High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

6610 W Highland Dr, Palos Heights, IL

Westgate Valley Neighborhood

Palos Heights School District No. 128

216 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Paul Mcdermott

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
28%

Reading Proficiency
64%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

64%

Math Proficiency

28%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

221:1

Student Diversity

Male

55.8%

Female

44.2%

White

70.1%

Hispanic

20.5%

Black

4.9%

Two or more races

2.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

11/6/2021

I would give the school 5 stars but we’re new to the district so I’ll settle on 4. My child loves it. The students and staff have been so welcoming. The resources are awesome. My child for the 1st time loves to write. In science students are able to become the scientist, in social studies they work...

4.0 other

11/6/2013

I love this school! The teachers and classes are awesome. Plus, there is low amount of bullying and most people have at least one friend. Also there is a great academic program for kids who achieve academically.The only thing is that the schedule is somewhat repetitive. I'm currently in seventh grad...

3.0 other

5/20/2010

this school has been all right. it's a lie to say there are no cliques. some teachers are normal, and some are just so naive about the bullying and stuff. they try to keep the kids off drugs, but they do them anyway.

5.0 student

6/2/2008

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List Price Range

$269K - $830K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$436,880

Median Lot Size

21,780 Sq Ft

% Renters

Average Household Income

$122,014

% of College Grads

41.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,199 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

9.8%

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3.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,379 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft

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1,944 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,933 Sq Ft

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1,321 Sq Ft

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Land
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3.5 Baths
3,701 Sq Ft

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Land
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Land
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2 Baths
1,380 Sq Ft

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Palos Heights, IL

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2,250 Sq Ft

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Illinois Cook County Palos Heights 60463 Westgate Valley

Independence Jr High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Palos Heights, IL and is served by the Palos Heights School District No. 128 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Independence Jr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $436,880. Discover additional schools in the area, like A B Shepard High School, Chicago Christian High School, Marist High School, and more. Learn more about what Palos Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Jr High School.

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