Memorial Jr High School
Lansing, IL · Lansing SD 158 · Grades 6 - 8
575th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
Memorial Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Memorial Jr High School 575th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Memorial Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Memorial Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 863 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.6% | 57.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.8% | 28.6% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| White | 20.2% | 7.1% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 5.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Memorial Jr High School
Typical home value $201K in zip 60438 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Memorial Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Heritage Middle SchoolSunnybrook SD 171 · 1.3 mi away508th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 13% - 1Schrum Memorial SchoolHoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 · 1.9 mi away635th of 685
ELA 31% · Math 8% - 4McKinley Jr High SchoolSouth Holland SD 150 · 2.9 mi away473rd of 685
ELA 50% · Math 21% - 2Brookwood Middle SchoolBrookwood SD 167 · 3.1 mi away556th of 685
ELA 29% - 3Brookwood Jr High SchoolBrookwood SD 167 · 3.1 mi away520th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 12% - 1Creative Communications AcadDolton SD 149 · 3.8 mi away654th of 685
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 1S T E M AcademyDolton SD 149 · 3.8 mi away629th of 685
ELA 32% · Math 8% - 1School of Fine ArtsDolton SD 149 · 3.8 mi away669th of 685
ELA 19% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Memorial Jr High School in?
Memorial Jr High School is part of the Lansing SD 158 district in Lansing, Illinois.
Is Memorial Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Memorial Jr High School 575th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Memorial Jr High School?
Black 57%, Hispanic 29%, White 7%, Two or more races 6% (863 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Memorial Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60438 is $201K 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.