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Park Junior High School

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
La Grange Park, Illinois · La Grange SD 102
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students661
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch16%
Title INo
Park Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
661
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
16%-37.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Park Junior High School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in La Grange Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 661 students. It is part of the La Grange SD 102 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
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictLa Grange SD 102
County17031
CityLa Grange Park
ZIP60526
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172160002424

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment661
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino20.7%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
20.7%
Black
2.3%
Asian
3.7%
Two+
3.0%
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 %16%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)