Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, Glen Crest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 701 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Glen Crest Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Crest Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Glen Crest Middle School is ranked #630 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glen Crest Middle School often compared to?
Glen Crest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn Westlake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Glen Crest Middle School?
701 students attend Glen Crest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Glen Crest Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Crest Middle School?
Glen Crest Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen Crest Middle School offer ?
Glen Crest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glen Crest Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 701 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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