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Independence Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Palos Heights, Illinois · Palos Heights SD 128
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students236
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
Title INo
Independence Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
236
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
12%-41.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Independence Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Palos Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 236 students. It is part of the Palos Heights SD 128 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPalos Heights SD 128
County17031
CityPalos Heights
ZIP60463
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173057003177

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment236
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.0%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native74.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
18.0%
Black
1.2%
Asian
4.8%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %12%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)