Independence Jr High School
Regular School · Palos Heights, IL
Independence Jr High School is a regular school school in Palos Heights, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 236 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 85% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 23 | 10% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 4% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 236 | 127M / 109F |
English Language Learners: 15 (6% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% +0.3pp | 27.7% | 226 |
| Reading Proficiency | 52.0% +19.3pp | 32.7% | 230 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 236 | 100% |
Contact & Location
6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: (708)448-0737
http://www.d128.k12.il.usOther Schools in District
- Chippewa Elem School Elementary
- Indian Hill Elementary
- Navajo Heights Elem School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60463) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
173057003177
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD