Serving 443 students in grades 5-8, Shields 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Shields 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 Shields Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shields Middle School is ranked #3116 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Shields Middle School?
443 students attend Shields Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Shields Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shields Middle School?
Shields Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shields Middle School offer ?
Shields Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Shields Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 443 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
