At a glance
Reported students
927
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
Percy Julian Middle School: 927 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 877
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Percy Julian Middle School
Percy Julian Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Oak Park. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Oak Park ESD 97. NCES reports 927 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Percy Julian Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.6%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black14.6%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oak Park ESD 97
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
947 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
580 reported students
Longfellow Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
513 reported students
Irving Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Horace Mann Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
419 reported students
Public schools near Percy Julian Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Middle · Oak Park ESD 97 | 06–08 | 947 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · Berwyn North SD 98 | 06–08 | 793 | 1.6 mi |
| Forest Park Middle School Middle · Forest Park SD 91 | 06–08 | 186 | 1.7 mi |
| Roosevelt School Middle · River Forest SD 90 | 05–08 | 625 | 1.7 mi |
| Unity Jr High School Middle · Cicero SD 99 | 07–08 | 1,919 | 2.4 mi |
| Elm Middle School Middle · Elmwood Park CUSD 401 | 06–08 | 615 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Percy Julian Middle School
What grades does Percy Julian Middle School serve?
Percy Julian Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Oak Park ESD 97.
How many students attend Percy Julian Middle School?
Percy Julian Middle School reported 927 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 877 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Percy Julian Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 927 students and 78.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Percy Julian Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Percy Julian Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Park ESD 97 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Percy Julian Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Percy Julian Middle School in?
Percy Julian Middle School is part of Oak Park ESD 97, based in Oak Park, IL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Percy Julian Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (0.7 mi), Lincoln Middle School (1.6 mi), Forest Park Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.