For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 824 students in 60436, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60436, IL are Rockdale Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60436 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60436, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60436, IL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockdale Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Dirksen Junior High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
60436, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2848 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60436, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60436, IL include Rockdale Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60436?
2 public middle schools are located in 60436.
What is the racial composition of students in 60436?
60436 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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