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Dirksen Junior High School

Joliet, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · Joliet PSD 86

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About Dirksen Junior High School

Located in Joliet, Illinois, Dirksen Junior High School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 653 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Joliet. There are about 14.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (46.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Will County. It is one of 21 schools in Joliet PSD 86 School District. Families comparing options will find 53 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	203 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
Phone	(815) 729-1566
School district	Joliet PSD 86
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	653
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46.2
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Will County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172058002326). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dirksen Junior High School serve?

Dirksen Junior High School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Dirksen Junior High School?

Dirksen Junior High School reported 653 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirksen Junior High School?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 653 students and 46.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Dirksen Junior High School a public or charter school?

Dirksen Junior High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dirksen Junior High School in?

Dirksen Junior High School is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/joliet-psd-86-school-district/

Where is Dirksen Junior High School located?

Dirksen Junior High School is at 203 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436. The phone number is (815) 729-1566.

How many other schools are near Dirksen Junior High School?

There are 53 other schools within 5 miles of Dirksen Junior High School in our directory.