Century Junior High School

10801 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 671 students in grades 6-8, Century Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Century Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Century Junior High School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
671 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Century Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Junior High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#759 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Century Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
31%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Century Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Century Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
68%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Century Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Century Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Century Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century Junior High School's ranking?
Century Junior High School is ranked #759 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Century Junior High School often compared to?
Century Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Park Middle School, Parker Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Century Junior High School?
671 students attend Century Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Century Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century Junior High School?
Century Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Century Junior High School offer ?
Century Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Century Junior High School part of?
Century Junior High School is part of Orland SD 135 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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