The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in English language arts. The lowest is 64% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Homer Jr High School
Homer Jr High School serves grades seven and eight in Homer Glen, a semi-rural residential village southwest of Chicago in Will County. The school has an enrollment around the expected size for a junior high and serves a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic students and other groups.
On state assessments, Homer Jr High's performance shows a clear split by subject. In English language arts, the school is performing well: seventh graders achieved proficiency in the mid-to-high range, and eighth graders performed at similarly strong levels. Reading and writing skills across both grades appear to be a strength. Mathematics presents a different picture. Seventh and eighth grade proficiency in math sits in the low-to-mid range—below the strong ELA results and substantially below what the school demonstrates in reading. Science results, available for eighth grade only, fall between the two, in the mid-range. Across all tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency sits in the top quartile relative to other districts in Will County, a meaningful position. State testing data for elementary grades was not available, as this school serves only grades seven and eight.
The school's overall proficiency index—a composite measure across all tested subjects and grades—places it in the top quartile among Will County's districts. This reflects the strength in ELA offsetting the more modest math results. Participation rates in state testing were high across all grades and subjects, exceeding 99 percent in most cases.
No information was available on graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, advanced coursework offerings, special education enrollment, or English learner enrollment. These absences reflect the nature of a junior high school, which does not produce a high school graduation cohort and may not report some metrics the state collects at the high school level. A parent may want to look into the school directly regarding support for students working below grade level in math, the availability of tutoring or intervention, and how students transition from this school to the local high school.
Homer Glen itself is a predominantly single-family residential community with a semi-rural character, built around wide roads and large subdivisions rather than a walkable center. The housing market has remained active, with property values appreciating modestly in recent years. The village has no significant private employers; jobs for residents are concentrated in healthcare, retail, and education, with many commuting to surrounding counties. Civic life centers on the public library, parks, and an extensive trail system. The school district serves both Homer Glen and the neighboring town of Lockport, with students advancing to Lockport Township High School. No major district-level changes affecting parents were identified in recent years.
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