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Palos South Middle School

13100 S 82nd Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, Palos South Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Palos South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Palos South Middle School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
701 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Palos South Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palos South Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#251 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palos South Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
44%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palos South Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palos South Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
16%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palos South Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
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White
72%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palos South Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Palos South Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palos South Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palos South Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palos South Middle School's ranking?
Palos South Middle School is ranked #251 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Palos South Middle School often compared to?
Palos South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Palos South Middle School?
701 students attend Palos South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Palos South Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palos South Middle School?
Palos South Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palos South Middle School offer ?
Palos South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palos South Middle School part of?
Palos South Middle School is part of Palos CCSD 118 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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