Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Plainfield, IL · Plainfield SD 202 · Grades 6 - 8
158th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 77%· Stable
Richard Ira Jones Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richard Ira Jones Middle School 158th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 77th in 2025.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Richard Ira Jones Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 851 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 59.7% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.4% | 15.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 10.7% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 10.3% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Typical home value $391K in zip 60544 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Indian Trail Middle SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 1.7 mi away334th of 685
ELA 59% · Math 33% - 5Drauden Point Middle SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3.3 mi away380th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 27% - 5Timber Ridge Middle SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3.4 mi away409th of 685
ELA 56% · Math 24% - 8Murphy Junior High SchoolCUSD 308 · 3.6 mi away177th of 685
ELA 68% · Math 49% - 9Heritage Grove Middle SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3.7 mi away88th of 685
ELA 81% · Math 55% - 7Troy Middle SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 3.7 mi away262nd of 685
ELA 67% · Math 35% - 6Orenic Intermediate SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 3.7 mi away311th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 34% - 6Aux Sable Middle SchPlainfield SD 202 · 4.5 mi away305th of 685
ELA 62% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richard Ira Jones Middle School in?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district in Plainfield, Illinois.
Is Richard Ira Jones Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richard Ira Jones Middle School 158th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
White 60%, Hispanic 16%, Black 11%, Asian 10% (851 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richard Ira Jones Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60544 is $391K 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.