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Independence Jr High School

Independence Jr High School is a public middle school in Palos Heights, IL, serving grades 6–8, rated A, with 236 students and a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 86% in English Language Arts, 75% in Science and 49% in Math.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
236
Students per teacher
10.9:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts86%
Science75%
Math49%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White85%
Hispanic10%
Black4%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+1.3%
Prior-year enrollment
233

Homes assigned to this school

4,050 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Independence Jr High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
6610 W Highland Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone
(708) 448-0737
Website
d128.k12.il.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
173057003177
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School district

Palos Heights School District 128

District rating
A-
Schools
4
Students
830
Spending per student
$15,794
Teachers (FTE)
64
Grades
PK–08
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Common questions

About Independence Jr High School

How is Independence Jr High School rated?

Independence Jr High School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Palos Heights School District 128 is rated A- overall.

How do students at Independence Jr High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Independence Jr High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 86% in English Language Arts, 75% in Science and 49% in Math.

What grades does Independence Jr High School serve?

Independence Jr High School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Independence Jr High School?

236 students attend Independence Jr High School, up from 233 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Independence Jr High School?

TopHap matches 4,050 residential properties to Independence Jr High School in and around Palos Heights. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Independence Jr High School in?

Independence Jr High School is part of Palos Heights School District 128, which reports 4 schools, 830 students and $15,794 of spending per student.