Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, Matthews 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 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Matthews 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 Matthews Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Matthews Middle School is ranked #1787 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Matthews Middle School?
510 students attend Matthews Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Matthews Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthews Middle School?
Matthews Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthews Middle School offer ?
Matthews Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Matthews Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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