Hufford Junior High School
Joliet, IL · Joliet PSD 86 · Grades 6 - 8
621st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Hufford Junior High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hufford Junior High School 621st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Hufford Junior High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Hufford Junior High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,095 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.8% | 62.2% | ▲ 17.4 pts | |
| Black | 30.4% | 20.1% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 21.1% | 12.9% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Hufford Junior High School
Typical home value $275K in zip 60435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Hufford Junior High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dirksen Junior High SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.8 mi away607th of 685
ELA 29% · Math 15% - 2Washington Jr High & Academy PrgmJoliet PSD 86 · 3.3 mi away615th of 685
ELA 31% · Math 12% - 5Timber Ridge Middle SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3.6 mi away409th of 685
ELA 56% · Math 24% - 2Gompers Junior High SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 4.3 mi away596th of 685
ELA 35% · Math 13% - 7Troy Middle SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 5 mi away262nd of 685
ELA 67% · Math 35% - 6Orenic Intermediate SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 5.1 mi away311th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 34% - 9Kelvin Grove Jr High SchoolLockport SD 91 · 5.4 mi away103rd of 685
ELA 77% · Math 56% - 5Drauden Point Middle SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 5.4 mi away380th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hufford Junior High School in?
Hufford Junior High School is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Hufford Junior High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hufford Junior High School 621st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hufford Junior High School?
Hispanic 62%, Black 20%, White 13%, Two or more races 4% (1,095 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hufford Junior High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60435 is $275K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.