Richard Ira Jones Middle School

Richard Ira Jones Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
15320 W Wallin Dr,  Plainfield, IL
Plainfield School District No. 202
4.1
4.2
848 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Edward Boswell
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
62.8%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
5.0
10/1/2024
I will explore my agriculture technology and I will development technology and agriculture and again greenhouse.
4.0 NicheUser
6/10/2015
The teachers do their best to educate their students. Every teacher has a different way of teaching but at the end it all gets done. Most of the time the teachers know what they are talking about. They are consistent with grading which is really nice.
4.0 NicheUser
6/10/2015
There is a majority of clubs and sports at this school. Most kids do enjoy being involved in some kind of club or a sport because it keeps them busy. You have to be pretty committed to the clubs and organizations as much as possible. The most popular options are sports and drama club. Most of the students enjoy these the most and have a good time. With every single club you will find a staff member right beside them helping. After school activities keel the students busy after school too which is good.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/22/2025
Two of my three children have gone through Ira and the youngest will start next year. Overall, the school does a lot to keep parents informed, they have very good programs, and I have a feeling that the honors classes have helped get my kids where they need to be educationally. Recently they have ha...
5.0 parent
3/11/2021
Handled Covid-19 remote learning beautifully!All students were given laptop computers with their student identity, class information, and software already installed.Drive-up distribution of the laptops (parents drove though the parking lot and was handed their assigned computers, books, materials, e...
1.0 other
5/31/2018
Strong regrets. I should have allowed my children to continue in PRIVATE SCHOOL. This school really needs to consider hiring teachers that care about the education and success of their students. NOT JUST A PAYCHECK
5.0 other
2/10/2014
I really love this school the teachers there are awesome and cool . I really love there lunch there the lunch there is so good

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Richard Ira Jones Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Plainfield, IL and is served by the Plainfield School District No. 202 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 848 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Richard Ira Jones Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $502,158. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plainfield Central High School, Plainfield Academy, Indian Trail Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Plainfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richard Ira Jones Middle School.

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