Independence Jr High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 · Palos Heights SD 128
#147 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#4568 of 15,369 nationally
About Independence Jr High School
Independence Jr High School is a public middle located in Palos Heights, in the Palos Heights SD 128 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 236 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 147th of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 236.
There are 6 schools in Palos Heights; Independence Jr High School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Jr High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Jr High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Palos Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,916 students · 705 m away
Navajo Heights Elem School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
174 students · 955 m away
Indian Hill
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
183 students · 1.2 km away
Chippewa Elem School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
237 students · 1.5 km away
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students · 2.1 km away
Nathan Hale Primary School
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
334 students · 2.8 km away
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
175 students · 2.9 km away
Nathan Hale Middle School
Crestwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students · 3.0 km away
Palos South Middle School
Palos Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students · 3.3 km away
Worthridge School
Worth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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236 students
Auburn Jr High at Divernon
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236 students
Pinckneyville Middle School
Pinckneyville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
235 students
Central Junior High
Kewanee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
235 students
Parkview Jr High School
Lawrenceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students
Rockridge Jr High School
Taylor Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
234 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Jr High School a good school?
Independence Jr High School has a Success Index (US) of 64.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #147 of 670 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Independence Jr High School ranks #147 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #4568 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Jr High School?
Independence Jr High School had 236 students in 2025.
Is Independence Jr High School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Jr High School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Jr High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Jr High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.