Moonpreneur Icon

Percy Julian Middle School

416 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302

About Percy Julian Middle School

Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park, Illinois, is one of the best middle schools in the state because it focuses on academics, offers enrichment opportunities, and has a welcoming learning environment. There are about 16 students for every teacher at the school. This lets each student learn at their own pace, follow a set schedule, and work with others. According to recent school data, about 41% of students are good at reading and about 37% are good at math. This is because of ongoing academic and teaching support. Families who want to find the best middle schools in Oak Park, Illinois, like that the school focuses on getting kids ready for high school and helping them grow as people.

Contact Information

Address

416 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302

View on Map

Phone

(708) 524-3040

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 41% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
902
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world innovations.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 163 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Percy Julian Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

163

of 230 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 53.44%
Asian 2.88%
Hispanic 13.64%
Black 15.96%
Two+ Races 12.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
53.44%
Asian
2.88%
Hispanic
13.64%
Black
15.96%
Two+ Races
12.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 902
46.34%
418 Female
51.77%
467 Male

Student Population

902 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Percy Julian Middle School was honored for exceptional student performance in its music program, receiving superior ratings at a regional band festival. The school also celebrated high participation in service-learning initiatives.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Percy Julian’s arts program notable?

Ans. High-quality band, choir, and art electives build creativity.

Q2. How does the school build citizenship?

Ans. Service-learning connects academics with real community needs.

Q3. Are enrichment programs available?

Ans. Writing, design, and STEM electives extend learning.

Q4. How are achievements recognized?

Ans. Monthly assemblies highlight academic and character success.

Q5. What tools support organization?

Ans. Students use digital planners and advisory guidance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say

Percy Julian Middle School

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Percy Julian Middle School

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.