Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 17% 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: 850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
South 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 South Middle School is 0.30, 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.
South Middle School is ranked #462 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
850 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 850 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
