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Independence Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 258 students

 
 
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Posted May 20, 2010

this school has been all right. it's a lie to say there are no cliques. some teachers are normal, and some are just so naive about the bullying and stuff. they try to keep the kids off drugs, but they do them anyway.


Posted October 21, 2009

I'm currently going to the school and in seventh grade. This is a great school from the staff to the education. 5 out of 5 stars all the way!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 15, 2009

I have a special needs child and the school is doing an awesome job to meet his needs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2009

I love this school, and it's so small, everyone knows everything. There are cliques, popular, and loser. But there aren't many major conflicts. I love this school and will be sad to leave it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 20, 2008

I think this is the best school there ever was. everyone is great here and out of the whole conference i say this is the best school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2008

Omg dont talk about my school that way because there is a huge inviornment on keeping kids off drugs, to stop bulling, and tons of after school programs or be 4 school programs. There is somthing for everyone. There arent any cliques like the other moms said and there is no bulling at all. Because its such a small school that everyone know what everyone does. Like if someone was on drugs or if someone likes someone then everyone would know! i know there is no bulling because none of my friends are bullied or bully cause its sucha small school! small mya be bad but in this case its excellent! we get laptops too. In fact our school is sooo good that they give us apple laptops with a camera! im talking fannnncccyyy! so please please dont talk about my school that way... My school is da bomb!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2008

Great teacher involvement. Teachers really do care if your child needs help. May need more involvement with the bullies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2008

I can say that Independence had an awesome committed staff but I actually transferred to Trinity Lutheran because I had such a hard time with the kids and all of the cliques.


Posted July 29, 2005

Wonderful school. One of the better schools in the area. The teachers are really interested in helping the kids. Good extra curricular activities to keep kids interested. Large focus on keeping kids off drugs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2005

i think this school is the best school in the world. i absolutely loves it here. the teachers are the coolest. most of them are young and fun and get in touch with the students. its fun yet we learn a whole lot. when it comes to programs, i am in art, music, and basketball team all at the same time and she still manages her grades. i think that this school has great parent involvement and independence should win awards because of how awesome this school really is.
—Submitted by kerry, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female97%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)69%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)62%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female100%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)86%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)57%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 51%
Hispanic 10% 23%
Black 2% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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