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Northlake Middle School

Summary:

Northlake Middle School is a public middle school in Northlake, Illinois, serving 379 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Berkeley School District 87, which is ranked 753 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northlake Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools, with a ranking of 1077 out of 1363 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating.

Northlake Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.8% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.2% statewide and 16.3% in the Berkeley School District. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 14.5%, compared to 28.4% statewide and 14.2% in the district. The school's performance in Science, with 34.3% proficiency, is also lower than the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, Northlake Middle School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Northlake Middle School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, MacArthur Middle School, which is also part of the Berkeley School District, has significantly higher academic performance, with 25.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11.4% in Mathematics. Despite Northlake Middle School's relatively high per-student spending of $15,939 in the 2022-2023 school year and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the school, which serves a predominantly low-income student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 202 S Lakewood Ave
       Northlake, IL  60164-2581

(708) 449-3195

District: Berkeley School District 87

SchoolDigger Rank:
1077th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,159 Help


Feeder schools for Northlake Middle School:

Elementary:    J W Riley Intermediate School
    Whittier Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.6%
White:
4.7%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Northlake Middle School ranks worse than 79% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northlake Middle School is $21,159.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northlake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northlake Middle School 1077th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Northlake Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Berkeley School District 87:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley School District 87 753rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northlake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.30 933rd 1185 21.3%
2004 26.15 923rd 1204 23.3%
2005 15.87 1016th 1209 16.0%
2006 40.29 872nd 1272 31.4%
2007 45.24 834th 1287 35.2%
2008 44.09 829th 1293 35.9%
2009 40.06 912th 1318 30.8%
2010 47.29 829th 1327 37.5%
2011 57.09 671st 1344 50.1%
2012 50.48 792nd 1365 42.0%
2013 30.80 1010th 1367 26.1%
2014 28.93 990th 1322 25.1%
2015 30.13 892nd 1302 31.5%
2016 27.31 942nd 1294 27.2%
2017 30.98 883rd 1293 31.7%
2018 32.66 847th 1293 34.5%
2019 39.44 772nd 1356 43.1%
2021 35.61 712th 1241 42.6%
2022 30.20 913th 1369 33.3%
2023 32.06 889th 1367 35.0%
2024 21.04 1077th 1363 21.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.95 275th 285 3.5%
2019 48.13 120th 339 64.6%
2021 37.94 180th 277 35.0%
2022 40.16 251st 454 44.7%
2023 32.27 368th 480 23.3%
2024 30.69 374th 486 23.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 496th 602 17.6%
2019 30.34 571st 792 27.9%
2021 48.64 188th 548 65.7%
2022 35.71 463rd 781 40.7%
2023 26.29 622nd 805 22.7%
2024 20.12 735th 802 8.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.17 563rd 1161 51.5%
2019 56.14 449th 1217 63.1%
2021 45.30 492nd 1019 51.7%
2022 44.11 617th 1221 49.5%
2023 45.43 616th 1234 50.1%
2024 29.05 877th 1219 28.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 851st 1226 30.6%
2019 39.98 746th 1276 41.5%
2021 34.36 631st 1017 38.0%
2022 31.42 833rd 1286 35.2%
2023 27.39 907th 1275 28.9%
2024 17.76 1064th 1251 14.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.66 394th 674 41.5%
2024 25.37 551st 639 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.44 796th 1223 34.9%
2019 37.86 754th 1296 41.8%
2021 34.04 650th 1048 38.0%
2022 29.83 868th 1286 32.5%
2023 36.56 774th 1292 40.1%
2024 24.05 942nd 1264 25.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northlake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.39 377th 590 36.1%
2019 44.67 324th 639 49.3%
2021 44.32 255th 517 50.7%
2022 34.90 422nd 662 36.3%
2023 38.38 385th 661 41.8%
2024 24.25 525th 643 18.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Northlake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 5 22 57 n/a n/a n/a 0 287
1989 238 6 18 83 n/a n/a n/a 0 345
1990 209 10 15 102 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 212 3 13 98 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 163 7 6 123 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 163 9 10 138 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 235 11 8 185 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 211 6 17 226 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 211 6 17 226 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 205 18 15 242 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1998 201 13 20 270 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1999 201 12 23 273 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 167 14 27 295 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 152 10 21 331 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 96 6 5 287 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 96 6 5 287 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 91 10 7 307 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 86 13 7 349 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 75 9 5 368 0 n/a n/a 2 459
2007 55 12 2 384 0 n/a n/a 4 457
2008 43 7 2 362 4 n/a n/a 5 423
2009 40 9 2 399 8 n/a n/a 10 468
2010 45 15 4 390 14 n/a n/a 11 479
2011 47 6 7 374 0 1 6 0 441
2012 36 4 6 366 0 0 2 0 414
2013 27 7 8 376 1 1 1 0 421
2014 26 6 6 358 2 1 0 0 399
2015 28 5 7 353 4 1 0 0 398
2016 26 2 4 379 4 1 0 0 416
2017 27 4 3 399 5 1 0 0 439
2018 33 8 1 421 4 0 2 0 469
2019 24 7 4 427 0 0 3 0 465
2020 25 4 4 417 0 0 5 0 455
2021 21 4 4 423 0 0 4 0 456
2022 24 5 2 360 0 0 3 0 394
2023 18 5 1 351 1 0 3 0 379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northlake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 18.0 15.9 n/a
1989 345 19.0 18.1 n/a
1990 337 20.5 16.4 n/a
1991 326 22.0 14.8 n/a
1992 299 21.0 14.2 n/a
1993 320 22.0 14.5 n/a
1994 439 31.0 14.2 n/a
1995 461 34.0 13.6 n/a
1996 461 34.0 13.6 n/a
1997 480 34.0 14.1 n/a
1998 504 36.0 14.0 n/a
1999 509 38.0 13.4 n/a
2000 503 36.0 14.0 n/a
2001 516 36.0 14.3 n/a
2002 394 29.0 13.6 70.3
2003 394 29.0 13.6 70.3
2004 415 29.0 14.3 71.3
2005 455 30.6 14.9 67.5
2006 459 31.6 14.5 69.4
2007 457 33.0 13.8 67.8
2008 423 27.0 15.7 78.5
2009 468 29.8 15.7 83.4
2010 479 31.0 15.4 75
2011 441 31.0 14.2 83.9
2012 414 29.0 14.2 79.2
2013 421 32.1 13.0 85.5
2014 399 22.5 17.7 87.7
2015 398 27.0 14.7 86.4
2016 416 27.0 15.4 86.1
2017 439 28.2 15.5 88.6
2018 469 30.6 15.3 89.1
2019 465 32.8 14.1 89.7
2020 455 35.6 12.7 56.3
2021 456 n/a n/a n/a
2022 394 32.5 12.1 74.9
2023 379 29.5 12.8 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northlake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 18.0 15.9 n/a
1989 345 19.0 18.1 n/a
1990 337 20.5 16.4 n/a
1991 326 22.0 14.8 n/a
1992 299 21.0 14.2 n/a
1993 320 22.0 14.5 n/a
1994 439 31.0 14.2 n/a
1995 461 34.0 13.6 n/a
1996 461 34.0 13.6 n/a
1997 480 34.0 14.1 n/a
1998 504 36.0 14.0 n/a
1999 509 38.0 13.4 n/a
2000 503 36.0 14.0 n/a
2001 516 36.0 14.3 n/a
2002 394 29.0 13.6 70.3
2003 394 29.0 13.6 70.3
2004 415 29.0 14.3 71.3
2005 455 30.6 14.9 67.5
2006 459 31.6 14.5 69.4
2007 457 33.0 13.8 67.8
2008 423 27.0 15.7 78.5
2009 468 29.8 15.7 83.4
2010 479 31.0 15.4 75
2011 441 31.0 14.2 83.9
2012 414 29.0 14.2 79.2
2013 421 32.1 13.0 85.5
2014 399 22.5 17.7 87.7
2015 398 27.0 14.7 86.4
2016 416 27.0 15.4 86.1
2017 439 28.2 15.5 88.6
2018 469 30.6 15.3 89.1
2019 465 32.8 14.1 89.7
2020 455 35.6 12.7 56.3
2021 456 n/a n/a n/a
2022 394 32.5 12.1 74.9
2023 379 29.5 12.8 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Northlake Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%99.5%99.8%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%37.5%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%70.0%
201899.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.6%
201999.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.9%99.8%99.6%
202199.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%97.0%
202299.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%98.4%99.5%99.2%
202399.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.4%99.2%95.9%
202499.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%96.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northlake Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (4.5%) $10,918 (95.5%) $11,434
2020 $379 (3.0%) $12,410 (97.0%) $12,789
2021 $928 (6.9%) $12,618 (93.1%) $13,546
2022 $928 (6.9%) $12,618 (93.1%) $13,546
2023 $986 (6.2%) $14,953 (93.8%) $15,939
2024 $886 (4.2%) $20,273 (95.8%) $21,159

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northlake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 772nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 889th of 1367 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northlake Middle School)23.511.1
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley School District 87)24.412.9
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northlake Middle School)9.314.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley School District 87)13.911.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northlake Middle School)29.714.9
 14.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley School District 87)25.217.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northlake Middle School)26.220.8
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley School District 87)18.115.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northlake Middle School)28.116.4
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley School District 87)27.714.1
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northlake Middle School)26.620
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley School District 87)2011.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Northlake Middle School)47.745.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Berkeley School District 87)4238.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students465379
 18.5%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian01
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic427351
 17.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2418
 25%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%78.1%
 11.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Northlake Middle School.

Northlake Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Illinois middle schools.

Students at Northlake Middle School are 93% Hispanic, 5% White, 1% African American.


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