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Palos South Middle School

Palos South Middle School is a public middle school in Palos Park, IL, serving grades 6–8, rated A+, with 717 students and a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 89% in English Language Arts, 70% in Science and 61% in Math.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
717
Students per teacher
14.6:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts89%
Science70%
Math61%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White76%
Hispanic15%
Black3%
Asian3%
Two or more races3%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+1.8%
Prior-year enrollment
704

Homes assigned to this school

10,276 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Palos South Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
13100 S 82nd Ave, Palos Park, IL 60464
Phone
(708) 448-5971
Website
palos118.org/south
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
173060003181
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School district

Palos Community Consolidated School District 118

District rating
A+
Schools
3
Students
2,122
Spending per student
$18,111
Teachers (FTE)
156
Grades
PK–08
See every school in Palos Community Consolidated School District 118

Common questions

About Palos South Middle School

How is Palos South Middle School rated?

Palos South Middle School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 is rated A+ overall.

How do students at Palos South Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Palos South Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 89% in English Language Arts, 70% in Science and 61% in Math.

What grades does Palos South Middle School serve?

Palos South Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Palos South Middle School?

717 students attend Palos South Middle School, up from 704 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Palos South Middle School?

TopHap matches 10,276 residential properties to Palos South Middle School in and around Palos Park. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Palos South Middle School in?

Palos South Middle School is part of Palos Community Consolidated School District 118, which reports 3 schools, 2,122 students and $18,111 of spending per student.