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%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
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
3.0 NicheUser
6/10/2015
I personally really enjoy playing sports and i though that there could have been a bigger variety of sports to play. Almost every student was involved in some type if sport. The teams were very good when i attended the school at the time. There were not a lot of fans at all and that was a little disappointing. The school could have had more sports
4.0 NicheUser
6/10/2015
There is very minimal bullying in Ira Jones Middle School. Most kids get along and if anyone does get bullied it is online. The safety part of the school is great the staff members do everything to keep the students safe. There are no special security measures in this school. The dogs that are guided by police do come once in a while to sniff the lockers and cars for drugs or if there if a fight which is very rare the police will handle that situation. The school nurse is pretty educated and she does everything she can to help students get the care that they need. The classes are organized well and the resources at this school are excellent.
3.0 NicheUser
6/10/2015
Most students are involved in something and it helps them grow a little more and meet new people. There is very little peer pressure it depends on the kids that attend then school but overall there isn't a lot of pressure. Every student is accepted and is always welcome to new things. There are very little challenges and times where kids pick on each other which is a great quality of the school.
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $501,872. 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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