Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Challand Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 718 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Challand Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challand Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Challand Middle School?
718 students attend Challand Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Challand Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challand Middle School?
Challand Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Challand Middle School offer ?
Challand Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Challand Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 718 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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