Chicago Heights Middle School

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Chicago Heights Middle School ranks 950 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chicago Heights Middle School is a public middle school serving 940 students in grades 6-8 in the Chicago Heights School District 170, which is ranked 602 out of 813 districts in Illinois and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 38.9% to 55.8% in recent years, which are much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Columbia Central School (28.3%), Sauk Elementary School (20.0%), and Brookwood Middle School (13.5%). Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently below state averages, with only 29.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 11.5% in math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively.

While the school performs relatively well for African American and English Language Learner students, it ranks much lower for female, male, white, and special education students. Despite the school's relatively high spending of $17,593 per student, which is higher than nearby schools, its academic outcomes are still lagging behind. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student achievement, and the school may need to focus on more strategic and effective use of resources, as well as addressing the root causes of the high chronic absenteeism rates and implementing targeted instructional strategies to support the unique needs of each student subgroup.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1020 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

(708) 882-0170

District: Chicago Heights School District 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
950^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,288

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 862

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.2%

African American:

31.8%

White:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chicago Heights Middle School ranks worse than 69.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.2%), African American (31.8%), White (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chicago Heights Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Chicago Heights Middle School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chicago Heights Middle School is $22,288.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chicago Heights Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Heights Middle School 950^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Chicago Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chicago Heights School District 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Heights School District 170 602^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chicago Heights Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	33.73	757^th	1241	39.0%
2022	38.79	770^th	1369	43.8%
2023	29.91	916^th	1367	33.0%
2024	27.54	950^th	1363	30.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	71.36	20^th	277	92.8%
2022	74.81	32^nd	454	93.0%
2023	55.41	121^st	480	74.8%
2024	46.33	196^th	486	59.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	33.09	360^th	548	34.3%
2022	33.97	504^th	781	35.5%
2023	33.01	505^th	805	37.3%
2024	28.27	583^rd	802	27.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	54.66	354^th	1019	65.3%
2022	57.91	390^th	1221	68.1%
2023	46.18	606^th	1234	50.9%
2024	42.05	669^th	1219	45.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	28.58	719^th	1017	29.3%
2022	36.35	758^th	1286	41.1%
2023	29.28	872^nd	1275	31.6%
2024	25.51	922^nd	1251	26.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.21	338^th	674	49.9%
2024	33.86	405^th	639	36.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	34.60	643^rd	1048	38.6%
2022	41.94	666^th	1286	48.2%
2023	30.66	855^th	1292	33.8%
2024	29.57	834^th	1264	34.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	53.58	114^th	385	70.4%
2022	61.68	137^th	573	76.1%
2023	50.19	221^st	569	61.2%
2024	41.91	283^rd	548	48.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	52.01	197^th	517	61.9%
2022	51.51	263^rd	662	60.3%
2023	39.78	370^th	661	44.0%
2024	37.91	374^th	643	41.8%

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Rank History for White students at Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	20.62	674^th	813	17.1%
2022	46.04	458^th	898	49.0%
2023	26.57	693^rd	895	22.6%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Chicago Heights Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	37	301	602	1	9	950
2022	35	300	589	1	14	939
2023	34	297	590	3	16	940
2024	28	274	545	1	14	862

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 Chicago Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	950	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	939	71.0	13.2	99.9
2023	940	57.0	16.4	99
2024	862	64.0	13.4	99

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 Chicago Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	950	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	939	71.0	13.2	99.9
2023	940	57.0	16.4	99
2024	862	64.0	13.4	99

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

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2021	98.9%	98.7%	98.7%	98.7%	98.8%	98.8%	86.5%	84.2%
2022	97.9%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	98.1%	97.7%	97.8%	95.1%
2023	99.0%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	99.0%	98.9%	98.9%	98.8%
2024	99.3%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.3%	99.9%	98.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chicago Heights Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$767 (16.6%)	$3,844 (83.4%)	$4,611
2023	$2,730 (15.5%)	$14,862 (84.5%)	$17,593
2024	$4,302 (19.3%)	$17,986 (80.7%)	$22,288

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Schools Near Chicago Heights Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)					IAR Mathematics (2024)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chicago Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	1020 Dixie Hwy	Chicago Heights	60411	Cook County	Chicago Heights School District 170	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 882-0170	862	64	13.4	99.0%	28 (3.2%)	274 (31.8%)	545 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	27.5	950^th of 1363 public middle schools	30.3%		29.9	916^th of 1367 public middle schools	33.0%	34	41.4		31.5	24.0	33.4	29.7		8.0	9.6	16.6	11.5	99.3	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.3	99.9	98.7	$22,288	$4,302	$17,986
Indiana Elementary School	Public	4-6	165 Indiana St	Park Forest	60466	Cook County	Matteson Education Service District 162	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 747-5300	191	17	11.4	60.2%	2 (1.0%)	169 (88.5%)	14 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)	35.5	23.8	29.5			27.0	16.3	12.4			14.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	95.6	43.7	$24,505	$1,612	$22,892
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center	Public	5-8	800 E 14th St	Ford Heights	60411	Cook County	Ford Heights School District 169	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 758-1400	139	13	11.1	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	127 (91.4%)	12 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.3	1191^st of 1363 public middle schools	12.6%		12.8	1287^th of 1367 public middle schools	5.9%	96	14.3	9.5	8.8	11.4	28.6	14.4	0.0	5.9	8.6	5.7		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	66.2	$27,916	$2,298	$25,618
Brookwood Middle School	Public	5-6	200 E Glenwood Lansing Rd	Glenwood	60425	Cook County	Brookwood School District 167	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 758-5350	193	12	16.0	62.7%	5 (2.6%)	144 (74.6%)	38 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)	34.0	6.5	19.8			13.7	0.0	4.5				86.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	43.5	$20,675	$2,606	$18,069
Brookwood Junior High School	Public	7-8	201 E Glenwood Lansing Rd	Glenwood	60425	Cook County	Brookwood School District 167	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(708) 758-5252	216	12	18.0	63.0%	3 (1.4%)	168 (77.8%)	41 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	37.3	787^th of 1363 public middle schools	42.3%		45.2	686^th of 1367 public middle schools	49.8%	101	55.8			33.7	54.0	44.1			13.2	5.4	9.2	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	$20,063	$2,293	$17,770
Parker Junior High School	Public	6-8	2810 School St	Flossmoor	60422	Cook County	Flossmoor School District 161	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 647-5400	806	61	13.2	49.5%	70 (8.7%)	576 (71.5%)	106 (13.2%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.8%)	47.8	617^th of 1363 public middle schools	54.7%		43	714^th of 1367 public middle schools	47.8%	97	37.7		48.3	46.8	47.5	47.5		15.4	24.1	10.8	16.8	98.2	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.2	98.2	98.3	94.1	$18,249	$1,086	$17,163
Michelle Obama School of Technology	Public	6-8	530 Lakewood Blvd	Park Forest	60466	Cook County	Park Forest School District 163	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 668-9600	496	37	13.5	77.6%	5 (1.0%)	409 (82.5%)	60 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	21.5	1069^th of 1363 public middle schools	21.6%		16.5	1192^nd of 1367 public middle schools	12.8%	123	26.1		28.9	17.0	30.0	25.5		6.7	7.4	9.0	7.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	94.3	$22,381	$3,759	$18,622
O W Huth Middle School	Public	7-8	3718 213th Pl	Matteson	60443	Cook County	Matteson Education Service District 162	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 748-0470	393	33	12.0	73.5%	3 (0.8%)	348 (88.5%)	29 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	31.7	872^nd of 1363 public middle schools	36.0%		20.7	1100^th of 1367 public middle schools	19.5%	228	33.3			34.8	33.7	34.2			11.8	13.4	12.6	99.5	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.7	97.9	99.5	96.6	$22,227	$1,978	$20,249
James Hart School	Public	6-8	18220 Morgan St	Homewood	60430	Cook County	Homewood School District 153	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 799-5544	703	57	12.3	44.2%	152 (21.6%)	394 (56.0%)	104 (14.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.8%)	53.4	551^st of 1363 public middle schools	59.6%		42.2	728^th of 1367 public middle schools	46.7%	177	48.2		49.4	51.1	47.7	49.4		21.8	21.9	19.2	21.0	97.6	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.5	97.6	97.9	94.2	$16,535	$621	$15,914
Columbia Central School	Public	5-8	94 Richton Rd	Steger	60475	Cook County	Steger School District 194	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 753-4700	592	39	15.1	80.7%	114 (19.3%)	181 (30.6%)	239 (40.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.5%)	41	729^th of 1363 public middle schools	46.5%		29.5	924^th of 1367 public middle schools	32.4%	195	31.8	49.0	39.0	45.1	63.4	49.0	13.6	8.9	8.1	7.0	9.4	91.6	91.6	91.6	91.6	91.6	91.6	91.6	67.6	$17,854	$2,533	$15,321

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Heights Middle School

How many students attend Chicago Heights Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 862 students attended Chicago Heights Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Chicago Heights Middle School?

Students at Chicago Heights Middle School are 63% Hispanic, 32% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Chicago Heights Middle School a good school?

Chicago Heights Middle School ranks 950^th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Chicago Heights Middle School in?

Chicago Heights School District 170

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