Joliet Community Guide
Community Overview
Joliet is a city of about 77,000 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. This growing community has a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential development. Recreational Opportunities include the programs and facilities of the Park District. Most grade school children attend district 86, while secondary students go to Joliet West or Central High Schools, district 204. Other grade school districts serving the community are Troy District 30-C, Laraway District 70-C, Union District 81, Rockdale District 84, and Plainfield District 202U.
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-55, I-80), and major local roads (I-53, Rt. 52). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra's Rock Island Line (RI) or Heritage Corridor Line (HC). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 or 65 minutes respectively. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
City Hall: 815-740-2220 NICOR: 815-727-6100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 815-740-2348
Police Dept.: For emergencies, 911 Otherwise, 815-740-2222
Public Library: 201 Normantown Rd. 815-740-2660
Silver Cross Hospital: 815-740-1100 St. Joseph Medical Center: 815-725-7133
New Lenox Medical Center: 815-485-0760
Joliet Township High School District 204 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Joliet Township High School District 204
201 E. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-727-6970
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Counseling, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language, Tutoring, Gifted Program, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band, Chorus, Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Summer School.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Auditorium/Stage.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Library, Vocational Education, Gifted/Talented, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Severely/Profoundly Retarded, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
District Schools:
Joliet Central High School
. 201 E. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-727-6740.Joliet West High School. 401 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-727-6940.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Joliet Central High |
9-12 |
2,455 |
4,348 |
259 |
37.9% |
62.1% |
23.9:1 |
$8,337 |
Joliet West High |
9-12 |
1,893 |
4,348 |
259 |
37.9% |
62.1% |
23.9:1 |
$8,337 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Joliet High School District 204 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
216 |
223 |
26.3 |
240 |
247 |
84.3% |
21.8 |
School Averages |
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Joliet Central High |
195 |
206 |
26 |
234 |
240 |
85.7% |
21.5 |
Joliet West High |
237 |
239 |
26.6 |
245 |
253 |
85.7% |
22 |
Joliet Public Schools - District 86 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Joliet Public Schools - District 86
420 N. Raynor Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-740-3196
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, Early Childhood (At-Risk 4 year olds), Gifted Program, Special Education, Preschool Screening, Counseling, Tutoring (Title I - Reading), PTA, Sports (Junior High), Computer Literacy.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education, Gifted/Talented, Social Work, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular (Junior High): Sports.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Dirksen Junior High
. 203 S. Midland, Joliet, IL 60435, 815-729-1566.Gompers Junior High. Copperfield & Briggs Street, Joliet, IL 60435, 815-727-5276.
Hufford Junior High. 1125 N. Larkin, Joliet, IL 60435, 815-725-3540.
Washington Junior High. 402 Richards St., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-727-5271.
T.E. Culbertson Elementary. 1521 E. Washington St., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0035.
Cunningham Elementary. 500 Moran St., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0169.
Dirksen Elementary. 203 S. Midland, Joliet, IL 60435, 815-729-1566.
Eisenhower Elementary. 406 Burke Dr., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0233.
Farragut Elementary. 701 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0394.
Forest Park Elementary. 1220 California Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0414.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary. 2651 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-725-0262.
Edna Keith Elementary. 4th. & Mississipi Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-3409.
Eliza Kelly Elementary. 100 W. McDonough, Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0228.
Lincoln Elementary. 960 Royce St., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-0723.
A.O. Marshall Elementary. 319 Harwood St., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-727-4919.
Marycrest Elementary. 303 Purdue Ct., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-725-1100.
Parks Elementary. 500 Parks Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-1911.
Pershing Elementary. 251 N. Midland Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-725-0986.
Taft Elementary. 1125 Oregon Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-725-2700.
Woodland Elementary. 701 3rd. Ave., Joliet, IL 60435, 815-723-2808.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Dirksen Junior High |
6-8 |
425 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Gompers Junior High |
6-8 |
602 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Hufford Junior High |
6-8 |
845 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Washington Junior High |
6-8 |
511 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
T E Culbertson Elementary |
K-5 |
414 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Cunningham Elementary |
K-5 |
354 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Eisenhower Elementary |
1-5 |
299 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Farragut Elementary |
K-5 |
582 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Forest Park Elementary |
PK-5 |
361 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Thomas Jefferson Elementary |
PK-5 |
399 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Edna Keith Elementary |
K-5 |
605 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Eliza Kelly Elementary |
K-5 |
272 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Lincoln Elementary |
K-5 |
375 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
A O Marshall Elementary |
PK-5 |
642 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Marycrest Elementary |
PK-5 |
294 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Parks Elementary |
K-5 |
442 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Pershing Elementary |
PK-5 |
473 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Taft Elementary |
K-5 |
414 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Woodland Elementary |
PK-5 |
303 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
Dirksen Elementary |
K-5 |
214 |
8,826 |
423 |
69.5% |
30.5% |
28.4:1 |
$5,461 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Joliet District 86 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
211 |
189 |
197 |
251 |
236 |
237 |
18.5 |
20.2 |
22.5 |
School Averages |
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Dirksen Junior High |
N/A |
201 |
194 |
N/A |
249 |
248 |
N/A |
20.9 |
21.6 |
Gompers Junior High |
N/A |
166 |
184 |
N/A |
200 |
216 |
N/A |
19.8 |
22.4 |
Hufford Junior High |
N/A |
211 |
228 |
N/A |
269 |
269 |
N/A |
20.9 |
24 |
Washington Junior High |
N/A |
164 |
168 |
N/A |
196 |
200 |
N/A |
18.6 |
20.7 |
T E Culbertson Elementary |
254 |
N/A |
N/A |
274 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
Cunningham Elementary |
200 |
N/A |
N/A |
264 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
Eisenhower Elementary |
321 |
N/A |
N/A |
355 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
Farragut Elementary |
172 |
N/A |
N/A |
263 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
Forest Park Elementary |
257 |
N/A |
N/A |
307 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Thomas Jefferson Elementary |
250 |
N/A |
N/A |
291 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Edna Keith Elementary |
156 |
N/A |
N/A |
196 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
Eliza Kelly Elementary |
174 |
N/A |
N/A |
205 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
224 |
N/A |
N/A |
245 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
A O Marshall Elementary |
186 |
N/A |
N/A |
230 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
Marycrest Elementary |
179 |
N/A |
N/A |
189 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Parks Elementary |
203 |
N/A |
N/A |
241 |
N/A |
N/A |
17.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Pershing Elementary |
199 |
N/A |
N/A |
241 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
Taft Elementary |
210 |
N/A |
N/A |
242 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Woodland Elementary |
169 |
N/A |
N/A |
194 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Dirksen Elementary |
215 |
N/A |
N/A |
242 |
N/A |
N/A |
17 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Joliet District 86 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
195 |
207 |
205 |
187 |
School Averages |
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Dirksen Junior High |
N/A |
208 |
N/A |
197 |
Gompers Junior High |
N/A |
189 |
N/A |
160 |
Hufford Junior High |
N/A |
235 |
N/A |
220 |
Washington Junior High |
N/A |
184 |
N/A |
160 |
T E Culbertson Elementary |
200 |
N/A |
213 |
N/A |
Cunningham Elementary |
199 |
N/A |
226 |
N/A |
Eisenhower Elementary |
290 |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
Farragut Elementary |
188 |
N/A |
187 |
N/A |
Forest Park Elementary |
237 |
N/A |
248 |
N/A |
Thomas Jefferson Elementary |
220 |
N/A |
233 |
N/A |
Edna Keith Elementary |
155 |
N/A |
172 |
N/A |
Eliza Kelly Elementary |
170 |
N/A |
165 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
212 |
N/A |
205 |
N/A |
A O Marshall Elementary |
169 |
N/A |
178 |
N/A |
Marycrest Elementary |
198 |
N/A |
199 |
N/A |
Parks Elementary |
211 |
N/A |
223 |
N/A |
Pershing Elementary |
186 |
N/A |
185 |
N/A |
Taft Elementary |
167 |
N/A |
201 |
N/A |
Woodland Elementary |
159 |
N/A |
173 |
N/A |
Dirksen Elementary |
196 |
N/A |
193 |
N/A |
Plainfield District 202U - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).
Plainfield District 202U
500 W. Fort Beggs Dr.
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-439-3240
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Gifted Program, Sports, Band, Computer Literacy, Chorus, Counseling, Media Centers, Extra-Curricular Activities, PTA, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library, Gifted/Talented, Vocational Education (High School).
Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Industrial Arts, Home Arts, Business Education, Work/Study Program, Will County Career Center (WILCO) Courses.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Gifted students. Services provided as needed. Specialized services provided through the Lockport Area Special Education Coop. (LASEC). Honors and Special Interest Courses (Gifted students)
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs, Journalism, Student Government (Middle/High School only for all except band).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools
(only grade schools in Joliet included, see Plainfield page for others):Plainfield High
. 611 W. Fort Beggs Dr., Plainfield, IL 60544, 815-436-3200.Indian Trail Junior High. 1005 N. Eastern Ave., Plainfield, IL 60544, 815-436-6128.
Timber Ridge Middle. 2101 Bronk Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544, 815-439-3410.
Crystal Lawns Elementary. 2544 Crystal Dr., Joliet IL 60435, 815-436-9519.
Grand Prairie Elementary. 3100 Caton Farm Rd., Joliet IL 60451, 815-436-7000.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio - Elementary - Secondary |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
||
Plainfield High |
9-12 |
2,000 |
7,712 |
362 |
66.1% |
33.9% |
N/A |
19.3:1 |
$4,892 |
Indian Trail Junior High |
7-8 |
774 |
7,712 |
362 |
66.1% |
33.9% |
22:1 |
N/A |
$4,892 |
Timber Ridge Middle |
6-8 |
1,006 |
7,712 |
362 |
66.1% |
33.9% |
22:1 |
N/A |
$4,892 |
Crystal Lawns Elementary |
K-6 |
427 |
7,712 |
362 |
66.1% |
33.9% |
22:1 |
N/A |
$4,892 |
Grand Prairie Elementary |
PK-6 |
1,069 |
7,712 |
362 |
66.1% |
33.9% |
22:1 |
N/A |
$4,892 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Plainfield Unit District 202 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
|||
Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
||
Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
233 |
283 |
27.2 |
282 |
248 |
87.5% |
22 |
School Averages |
|||||||
Plainfield High |
233 |
283 |
27.2 |
282 |
248 |
87.5% |
22 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Plainfield Unit District 202 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
||||||
Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
237 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
267 |
254 |
254 |
294 |
281 |
294 |
19.7 |
24.5 |
24.9 |
School Averages |
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Indian Trail Junior High |
N/A |
249 |
264 |
N/A |
283 |
317 |
N/A |
25.4 |
25.4 |
Timber Ridge Middle |
N/A |
258 |
246 |
N/A |
279 |
246 |
N/A |
23.9 |
24.6 |
Crystal Lawns Elementary |
283 |
N/A |
N/A |
321 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Grand Prairie Elementary |
252 |
N/A |
N/A |
267 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Plainfield Unit District 202 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
||
Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
250 |
257 |
273 |
256 |
School Averages |
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Indian Trail Junior High |
N/A |
273 |
N/A |
270 |
Timber Ridge Middle |
N/A |
246 |
N/A |
247 |
Crystal Lawns Elementary |
262 |
N/A |
269 |
N/A |
Grand Prairie Elementary |
241 |
N/A |
258 |
N/A |
Union School District 81 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Union School District 81
1661 Cherry Hill Road
Joliet, IL 60433
815-726-5218
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Sports, Chorus, Extra-Curricular Activities, Before/After-School Care, Art Instruction.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Music, P.E., Special Education, Library, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Before-School Care, After-School Care, Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports, Chorus, School Clubs.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Union Elementary |
K-8 |
193 |
193 |
11 |
82.1% |
17.9% |
17.2:1 |
$3,560 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Union District 91 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
200 |
256 |
218 |
258 |
School Averages |
||||
Union Elementary |
200 |
256 |
218 |
258 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Union District 91 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
||||||
Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
236 |
209 |
274 |
251 |
287 |
307 |
16.1 |
21.3 |
22.3 |
School Averages |
|||||||||
Union Elementary |
236 |
209 |
274 |
251 |
287 |
307 |
16.1 |
21.3 |
22.3 |
Laraway C.C. School District 70-C - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Laraway C.C. School District 70-C
275 Laraway Rd.
Joliet, IL 60436
815-727-5196
School System Statistics
: See table be1ow.District-Wide Programs: Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Sports, Chorus, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band, Tutoring (Title 1 Reading), Art Instruction.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education, Guidance.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Tutoring (Title 1 Reading) provided.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Laraway Elementary |
K-8 |
444 |
444 |
29 |
58.6% |
41.4% |
17.8:1 |
$7,089 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Laraway District 70C |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
200 |
225 |
175 |
225 |
214 |
194 |
15 |
21 |
22.4 |
School Averages |
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Laraway Elementary |
200 |
225 |
175 |
225 |
214 |
194 |
15 |
21 |
22.4 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Laraway District 70C |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
224 |
219 |
240 |
206 |
School Averages |
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Laraway Elementary |
224 |
219 |
240 |
206 |
Rockdale School District 84 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Rockdale School District 84
715 Meadow Ave.
Joliet, IL 60436
815-725-5321
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Rockdale Elementary |
K-8 |
284 |
284 |
11 |
72.7% |
27.3% |
25.8:1 |
$5,873 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Rockdale District 122 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
262 |
252 |
233 |
276 |
297 |
284 |
20 |
21 |
23.3 |
School Averages |
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Rockdale Elementary |
262 |
252 |
233 |
276 |
297 |
284 |
20 |
21 |
23.3 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Rockdale District 122 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
292 |
260 |
272 |
295 |
School Averages |
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Rockdale Elementary |
292 |
260 |
272 |
295 |
Troy School District 30-C - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Troy School District 30-C
3077 W. Jefferson, Room 203
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-8307
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Band (Junior High), Chorus (Junior High), Foreign Language (Junior High), Computer Literacy, Preschool Screening, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Reading & Math - Project YES), PTA, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Hot Lunch Program.
Features: Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5), Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus.
Special Needs: Tutoring (After-school in Reading & Math, Project Yes) provided.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools
(Joliet grade schools only):Troy Junior High
. Black Rd. & Rte. 59, Shorewood, IL 60435, 815-725-6210.Troy Craughwell Elementary, Black & Essington, Joliet, IL 60435, 815-729-2340.
Troy Heritage Trail Elementary, 3389 Longford Dr., Joliet, IL 60435.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Troy Junior High |
5-8 |
759 |
2,475 |
115 |
66.9% |
33.1% |
21.3:1 |
$5,042 |
Troy Craughwell Elementary |
K-5 |
715 |
2,475 |
115 |
66.9% |
33.1% |
21.3:1 |
$5,042 |
Troy Heritage Trail Elementary |
K-5 |
418 |
2,475 |
115 |
66.9% |
33.1% |
21.3:1 |
$5,042 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Troy District 30C |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
281 |
266 |
259 |
319 |
306 |
310 |
20.1 |
23.3 |
26.4 |
School Averages |
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Troy Junior High |
N/A |
266 |
259 |
N/A |
306 |
310 |
N/A |
23.3 |
26.4 |
Troy Craughwell Elementary |
265 |
N/A |
N/A |
302 |
N/A |
N/A |
21 |
N/A |
N/A |
Troy Heritage Trail Elementary |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
369 |
N/A |
N/A |
19 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Troy District 30C |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
268 |
287 |
269 |
295 |
School Averages |
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Troy Junior High |
N/A |
287 |
N/A |
295 |
Troy Craughwell Elementary |
256 |
N/A |
289 |
N/A |
Troy Heritage Trail Elementary |
267 |
N/A |
318 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Joliet Catholic Academy |
1200 N. Larkin Ave. |
815-741-0500 |
9th. - 12th |
$3850 |
St. Mary Magdalene School* |
201 S. Briggs St. |
815-727-1397 |
1st. - 8th |
$1896 |
St. Mary Nativity School* |
702 N. Broadway |
815-722-8518 |
PreK - 8th |
$1175 |
Cathedral of St. Raymond School* |
731 Douglas Ave |
815-722-6626 |
PreK - 8th |
$1480 |
St. Patrick School* |
110 Willow Ave. |
815-726-2924 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1375 |
St. John the Baptist* |
403 N. Hickory St. |
815-723-7315 |
K - 8th. |
$1450 |
St. Paul the Apostle School* |
130 Woodlawn Ave. |
815-476-6220 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
St. Thaddeus School |
510 Columbia St. |
815-727-7806 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1450 |
St. Joseph School |
409 N. Scott St. |
815-722-1005 |
PreK - 8th |
$1400 |
St. Jude School |
2204 McDonough St. |
815-722-0288 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1250 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care |
2504 Fairway Dr. |
815-741-2627 |
18 months to 6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
|
Vilaseca Josephine Day Care Center |
351 N. Chicago St. |
815-727-1467 |
6 weeks to 6 |
6:30 - 5:00 |
$70 (I, T), $60 (P). |
Bethel Nursery School |
714 Bethel Dr. |
815-725-4422 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$65 (2x.); $90 (3x). |
The Achievement Center |
353 N. Midland |
815-741-2929 |
2 1/2 to 6 |
8:30 - 4:00 |
$195 |
Easter Seal Center |
212 Barney Dr. |
815-725-8760 |
6 weeks to 3 |
7:30 -6:00 |
$108 (Easter Seal clients); $150 (Public). |
K.I.D.D.S. Creative Learning Center |
100 Gougar Rd. |
815-485-1939 |
3 to 8 |
7:00 -6:00 |
$90 |
EduCare |
3171 T. Hickey Ave. |
815-436-4024 |
3 to 6 |
7:00 -5:00 |
$125 |
Grace Child Care Center |
1718 Avalon Ave. |
815-744-8760 |
15 months to 12 |
6:30 -6:00 |
$125 (T). $105 (2); $100 (P) |
Kids Crossroads |
805 Western Ave. |
815-727-9259 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 -11:30 AM |
$65 (2x); $85 (3x). |
Kids' Connection |
174 Essington Rd. |
815-436-8200 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 AM-3:15 |
$75 (2x); $100 (3x) |
Hill Memorial Learning Center |
402 Singleton Pl. |
815-723-2009 |
3 to 6 |
7:30 - 4:30 |
$75 |
Dianne Mitchell Children's Center-The Possibility Place |
5 S. Center St. |
815-726-8068 |
3 to 6 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$102.50. |
Joliet Junior College Day Care Center |
1216 Houbolt Ave. |
815-729-9020 |
3 to 5 |
8:00 - 4:30 |
$3.00 (hourly) |
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool |
1910 Black Rd. |
815-725-1688 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$64 (2x); $3x). |
Kim's Children's Center |
140 Republic |
815-729-2266 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$130 (I); $115 (T); $105 (P). |
Loving Touch Day Care Center |
3589 Hennepin Dr. |
815-436-9769 |
2 to 6 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
|
The Little Red Schoolhouse |
713 Richmond St. |
815-727-2697 |
2 to 9 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$100 |
Recreation
Joliet Park District
3000 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
708-741-7275
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Computer(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Cooking, Fitness, Science/Nature, Computers, Gymnastics, Ballet, Dance, Magic, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Self-Defense, Karate, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Golf, Yoga, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton, Flag Football, Tae Kwon Do, Baseball, Softball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fashion/Appearance, CPR, First Aid, Computers, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Golf, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sign Language, Volleyball, Basketball, Self-Defense, Softball.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Bridge, Men's Group, Women's Group, Crafts, Trips, Tours, Woodcarving.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Coop. with Channahon Park District to form Special Recreation of Joliet and Channahon (SRJC).
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Child Care (babysitting for children of fitness class participants), Summer Day Camp.