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Gompers Junior High School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1501 Copperfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60432 · (815) 727-5276 · Part of Joliet Public School District 86
Students
615
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Gompers Junior High School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 25.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
1501 Copperfield Ave, Joliet
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6192
Grade 7224
Grade 8199
Enrollment over time
830’20
674’21
649’22
590’23
615’24
Down 25.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%Black 8%Two or more races 2%White <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.