How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dirksen Junior High School | Hufford Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Joliet, IL | Joliet, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 653 | 1,072 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dirksen Junior High School | Hufford Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,414 | $22,414 |
| District | Joliet Public Schools District 86 | Joliet Public Schools District 86 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dirksen Junior High School | Hufford Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| African American | 22.2% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.2% | 64.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dirksen Junior High School | Hufford Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 621:1 | 1164:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 48 | 94 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.