Jerling Junior High School
637 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jerling Junior High School, located in Orland Park, Illinois, serves as a prominent middle school within the Orland School District 135. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with the social and emotional development characteristic of the early adolescent years. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.
Beyond the classroom, Jerling Junior High is known for its active school community, which promotes student engagement through extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s faculty and administration work to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding Orland Park community to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to high school. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, the institution strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Beyond the classroom, Jerling Junior High is known for its active school community, which promotes student engagement through extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s faculty and administration work to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding Orland Park community to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to high school. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, the institution strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
637
Total Students
47.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 477 |
| Hispanic | 93 |
| Black | 25 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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White477 (74.9 %)
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Hispanic93 (14.6 %)
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Asian29 (4.6 %)
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Black25 (3.9 %)
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Two or More13 (2.0 %)
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: | Orland SD 135 |
| Phone: | (708)364-3708 |
| Website: | http://www.orland135.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 637 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
220
Grade 7
202
Grade 8
215
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 220 |
| Grade 7 | 202 |
| Grade 8 | 215 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 299 | 46.9% |
| Male | 338 | 53.1% |
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