GOMPERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Gompers Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Joliet PSD 86 school district, located in Joliet, IL with about 879 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Gompers Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gompers Junior High School, located at 1501 Copperfield Ave in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By providing a structured and supportive environment, Gompers aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside initiatives that encourage personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its focus on academic achievement, Gompers Junior High is known for prioritizing a positive school culture that values inclusivity and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and connect with their peers. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the Joliet community, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible and successful learners.

For more information, contact Gompers Junior High School at (815) 727-5276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1501 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432-2007
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GOMPERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Joliet, IL with about 879 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Joliet PSD 86
Total Students:
879
Teachers:
61.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 879 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GOMPERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.4%
Black or African American
7.3%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.