At a glance
Reported students
766
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
249
Prairie-Hills Junior High School: 766 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
25.5:1 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
- 867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Prairie-Hills Junior High School
Prairie-Hills Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Markham. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Prairie-Hills ESD 144. NCES reports 766 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above 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 Black (76.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.1%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie-Hills Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black76.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mae Jemison School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Highlands Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Markham Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Chateaux School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
249 reported students
Fieldcrest Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
217 reported students
Nob Hill Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
164 reported students
Public schools near Prairie-Hills Junior High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa L Parks Middle School Middle · W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 | 05–08 | 320 | 2.4 mi |
| Kellar School Middle · Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 | 06–08 | 431 | 3.1 mi |
| Parker Junior High School Middle · Flossmoor SD 161 | 06–08 | 822 | 3.3 mi |
| James Hart School Middle · Homewood SD 153 | 06–08 | 681 | 3.3 mi |
| Coolidge Middle School Middle · South Holland SD 151 | 06–08 | 460 | 3.3 mi |
| Arbor Park Middle School Middle · Arbor Park SD 145 | 05–08 | 520 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie-Hills Junior High School
What grades does Prairie-Hills Junior High School serve?
Prairie-Hills Junior High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Prairie-Hills ESD 144.
How many students attend Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
Prairie-Hills Junior High School reported 766 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 867 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 766 students and 30 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 Prairie-Hills Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie-Hills Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prairie-Hills ESD 144 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie-Hills Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie-Hills Junior High School in?
Prairie-Hills Junior High School is part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144, based in Markham, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rosa L Parks Middle School (2.4 mi), Kellar School (3.1 mi), Parker Junior High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.