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Percy Julian Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Oak Park, Illinois · Oak Park ESD 97
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students927
Student:Teacher11.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch18%
Title INo
Percy Julian
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
927
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
18%-35.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Percy Julian Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Oak Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 927 students. It is part of the Oak Park ESD 97 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
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictOak Park ESD 97
County17031
CityOak Park
ZIP60302
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172925004582

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment927
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.0%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native53.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races13.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.0%
Black
2.4%
Asian
19.9%
Two+
13.2%
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 %18%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)