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Dirksen Junior High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
203 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436 · (815) 729-1566 · Part of Joliet Public School District 86
Students
653
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Dirksen Junior High School
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts9%
State average 30.7%
Location
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203 S Midland Ave, Joliet
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6232
Grade 7215
Grade 8206
Enrollment over time
691’20
654’21
573’22
655’23
653’24
Down 5.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 65%Black 22%White 8%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.