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Veterans Memorial Middle School

12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Veterans Memorial Middle School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
370 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial Middle School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1536 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Veterans Memorial Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
64%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Veterans Memorial Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Veterans Memorial Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Veterans Memorial Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is ranked #1536 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
370 students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Veterans Memorial Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Veterans Memorial Middle School part of?
Veterans Memorial Middle School is part of Cook County SD 130 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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