Serving 705 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 higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
705 students attend Palos South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Palos South Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palos South Middle School?
Palos South Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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