Mokena Jr High School

19815 Kirkstone Way
Mokena, IL 60448

www.mokena159.org

499 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mokena Junior High School, located at 19815 Kirkstone Way in Mokena, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within Mokena School District 159. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory classes, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mokena Junior High emphasizes the use of modern technology and innovative instructional practices to meet the unique learning needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, reflecting a commitment to transparency and student success. With a focus on character education and collaborative learning, the institution strives to create a positive school climate where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage actively in their own educational journey.

499

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mokena Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	43
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.6 %)
Black
18 (3.6 %)
Asian
13 (2.6 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Mokena SD 159
Phone:	(708)342-4870
Website:	http://www.mokena159.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 158

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 176