Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 958 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 0.67, 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
958 students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School offer ?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 958 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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