Dirksen Junior High School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
203 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
How Dirksen Junior High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score3
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Dirksen Junior High School
721Students
100%Low-Income Students
45Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 47% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34% | 16% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 32% | 17% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 11% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Dirksen Junior High School
13%Math Proficiency
22%Reading Proficiency
18%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 22% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 12% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 12% | 30% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 22% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 22% | 33% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 20% | 42% | 54% |
| Other | 12% | 46% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 20% | 41% | 43% |
| Limited English | 10% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 18% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 5% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Dirksen Junior High School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
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Location Map
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