The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Indian Trail Jr High School
Indian Trail Jr High School serves grades 6 through 8 in Addison, a mixed-character DuPage County suburb about 18 to 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. The school enrolls a small-to-moderate cohort across three grades, with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, followed by a meaningful white population and smaller shares of Asian, Black, and American Indian students. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility data was not available in the school's profile, limiting a complete view of economic need.
On Illinois state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, proficiency outcomes sit below typical district performance. Math proficiency among sixth-graders was in the low range, rising modestly in seventh grade before declining again in eighth. English language arts shows a steeper progression: sixth-grade performance was below one-third proficient, but eighth-graders reached a higher share meeting proficiency. Science proficiency in eighth grade was in the mid-range. When compared against the set of public school districts in DuPage County, Indian Trail's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to look into this further with the school and district to understand both the trajectory of recent years and the specific supports or interventions in place for students performing below grade-level standards.
Participation rates in state testing are strong across grades and subjects, with nearly all enrolled students taking the assessments. This reflects consistent engagement in accountability measurement, though it does not speak to academic outcomes themselves.
Indian Trail Jr High is part of Addison SD 4, which operates Spanish-English dual language programs at both one-way and two-way immersion models through the eighth grade. These are open to all students regardless of home language and are a defining feature of the district's pedagogical approach. In April 2025, the district underwent a significant restructuring that eliminated a substantial number of educational support staff positions districtwide. This kind of staffing change typically affects classroom aides, paraprofessionals, and related services staff who provide day-to-day academic and behavioral support, so families considering the school should understand what support infrastructure is currently in place and whether that meets their child's needs.
The school sits in Addison, a car-dependent community built around industrial parks, residential subdivisions, and major arterials rather than a walkable downtown. The housing market is moderately priced for a DuPage suburb, with homes selling at moderate rates and inventory relatively stable. Population growth has slowed well below historical levels; the village is largely built out and focused on infill and redevelopment rather than large new subdivisions. Employment remains anchored by major manufacturers and logistics operations. Addison has no Metra commuter rail station; families rely on regional bus service and nearby CTA access elsewhere in the metro area.
Indian Trail Jr High is a straightforward, regularly zoned middle school with no magnet or specialized designation. Grade-band testing data for grades 3, 4, and 5 was not reported, consistent with the school's middle-grades enrollment. No graduation rate applies because the school serves grades 6 through 8 only. Course offerings, discipline data, staffing detail, and attendance tracking were not available in the data provided.
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