Gompers Junior High School

649 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

649

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gompers Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	563
Black	57
Two or More	9

Hispanic
563 (86.7 %)
Black
57 (8.8 %)
White
20 (3.1 %)
Two or More
9 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)727-5276
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 208

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 223