B
Good
71/100

Jerling Junior High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8851 W 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 81st percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 33rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
648
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%81/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%33/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+16 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency28% (+6 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White44%30%reading +6 pts, math -1 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%12%reading +8 pts, math +0 pts63rd percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%28%reading +12 pts, math +4 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8851 W 151st St
City Orland Park
ZIP Code 60462
District 1730220
NCES School ID 173022005540
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60462

Understanding the community around Jerling Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,689
Per Capita Income $46,754
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $321,700
Median Rent $1,379
Owner-Occupied 83.2%
Renter-Occupied 16.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jerling Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.3%
Hispanic/Latino 13.3%
Black 3.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More Races 2.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 648
Teachers (FTE) 44.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jerling Junior High School?
Jerling Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jerling Junior High School?
Jerling Junior High School has 648 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Jerling Junior High School serve?
Jerling Junior High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jerling Junior High School receive per student?
Jerling Junior High School receives $17,977 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jerling Junior High School in 60462 ▼
Avg Home Value
$379,501
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,439
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
16.8%

Other Schools in 60462

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026