What grades does Prairie Jr High School serve?

Prairie Jr High School is a Middle school serving students in Alsip, IL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Prairie Jr High School located?

Prairie Jr High School is located at Alsip, IL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Jr High School?

Prairie Jr High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

What schools are in Alsip, IL?

Alsip, IL is served by the local school district. Prairie Jr High School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Prairie Jr High School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Alsip, Illinois|Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126

Alsip, IL 60803

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

School Improvement Dayhalf_day

Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)

Oct

Mon

Columbus DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Tue

School Improvement Dayhalf_day

Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)

Nov

Tue

e-Learning Day (Elections)Event

Staff will teach in person

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreak

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

336

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126

Phone

(708)371-3080

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35%

57th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

14%

27th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

28.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

325

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,460

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,207

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,962

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 21%Local 68%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

12.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

327

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

278

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

83%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

53 (19%)

Autism

53 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

45 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

35 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

11 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

303

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

School Improvement Day

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Columbus Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No school	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	School Improvement Day Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day No school	Holiday	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	School Improvement Day Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	e-Learning Day (Elections) Staff will teach in person	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No school	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break No school	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No school	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	School Improvement Day Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)	half_day	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Institute Day No school for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No school	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	School Improvement Day Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break No school	Break	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	e-Learning Day (Elections) Staff will teach in person	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	School Improvement Day Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)	half_day	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	School Improvement Day Early dismissal for students (8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)	half_day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Institute Day No school for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No school	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Last Day of School Assuming no emergency days	Event	—