Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Summary:

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is a public middle school located in Ford Heights, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the Ford Heights School District 169, which is ranked 794 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois middle schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1191 out of 1363 middle schools in the state.

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center significantly underperforms the state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.2%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was even lower, with 0% of 5th graders, 5.9% of 6th graders, 8.6% of 7th graders, and 5.7% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages ranging from 24.8% to 28.7%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 20.7% in the 2019-2020 school year. Interestingly, the school has performed relatively well in supporting its homeless student population, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center to nearby middle schools, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Memorial Junior High School in Lansing, which is 4.61 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31% vs. 14.4%) and Mathematics (8.9% vs. 0-8.6%) across all grade levels. The school's relatively high spending per student, at $26,353 in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that resources are available, but the academic outcomes indicate that these resources may not be effectively targeted or utilized.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 800 E 14th St
       Ford Heights, IL  60411-2085


(708) 758-1400

District: Ford Heights School District 169

SchoolDigger Rank:
1191st of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,916 Help


Feeder schools for Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center:

Elementary:    Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Center

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  153

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.2%
Hispanic:
7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Compare Details Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center ranks worse than 87.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.34. (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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is $27,916.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 1191st of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
African American students:


Ford Heights School District 169:

SchoolDigger ranks Ford Heights School District 169 794th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

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Rank History for all students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.39 1178th 1185 0.6%
2004 2.96 1184th 1204 1.7%
2005 4.48 1139th 1209 5.8%
2006 8.71 1157th 1272 9.0%
2007 7.90 1192nd 1287 7.4%
2008 9.17 1181st 1293 8.7%
2009 17.06 1128th 1318 14.4%
2010 20.16 1117th 1327 15.8%
2011 28.30 1072nd 1344 20.2%
2012 30.00 1048th 1365 23.2%
2013 21.71 1125th 1367 17.7%
2014 23.14 1070th 1322 19.1%
2015 12.76 1203rd 1302 7.6%
2016 17.88 1130th 1294 12.7%
2017 27.26 944th 1293 27.0%
2018 35.06 811th 1293 37.3%
2019 28.67 960th 1356 29.2%
2021 10.68 1221st 1241 1.6%
2022 12.29 1316th 1369 3.9%
2023 12.79 1287th 1367 5.9%
2024 16.34 1191st 1363 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.18 462nd 1161 60.2%
2019 46.58 612th 1217 49.7%
2021 14.64 993rd 1019 2.6%
2022 16.96 1150th 1221 5.8%
2023 19.24 1102nd 1234 10.7%
2024 25.56 956th 1219 21.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.29 6th 36 83.3%
2024 56.96 19th 70 72.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 687th 1226 44.0%
2019 37.22 791st 1276 38.0%
2021 9.39 1002nd 1017 1.5%
2022 12.11 1228th 1286 4.5%
2023 12.70 1198th 1275 6.0%
2024 17.67 1066th 1251 14.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 849th 1223 30.6%
2019 23.02 1008th 1296 22.2%
2021 10.46 1038th 1048 1.0%
2022 13.63 1212th 1286 5.8%
2023 13.93 1192nd 1292 7.7%
2024 15.37 1142nd 1264 9.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.89 97th 511 81.0%
2019 59.23 154th 565 72.7%
2021 23.74 358th 385 7.0%
2022 24.30 520th 573 9.2%
2023 23.48 505th 569 11.2%
2024 29.37 396th 548 27.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a 331 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 332
1991 0 306 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 0 298 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 0 294 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1994 0 291 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 0 240 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1996 0 240 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1997 0 267 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 0 234 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 0 231 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2000 0 211 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 0 174 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 0 240 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 0 240 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 0 256 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 1 234 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 0 270 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 274
2007 0 282 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 0 259 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2009 0 241 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 0 228 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 1 210 0 3 0 0 0 0 214
2012 0 171 0 7 0 0 0 0 178
2013 0 179 0 7 0 0 0 0 186
2014 1 156 0 7 0 0 0 0 164
2015 0 153 0 8 0 0 0 0 161
2016 1 149 0 6 0 0 0 0 156
2017 1 150 0 11 0 0 0 0 162
2018 0 160 0 9 0 0 0 0 169
2019 0 154 0 11 0 0 0 0 165
2020 0 141 0 11 0 0 0 0 152
2021 0 156 0 7 0 0 0 0 163
2022 0 131 0 3 0 0 0 0 134
2023 0 141 0 12 0 0 0 0 153

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 332 24.0 13.8 n/a
1991 308 26.0 11.8 n/a
1992 298 25.2 11.8 n/a
1993 294 26.0 11.3 n/a
1994 291 22.0 13.2 n/a
1995 246 21.0 11.7 n/a
1996 246 21.0 11.7 n/a
1997 271 22.1 12.3 n/a
1998 236 22.0 10.7 n/a
1999 231 20.0 11.6 n/a
2000 212 18.0 11.8 n/a
2001 178 19.0 9.4 n/a
2002 241 20.0 12.1 98.8
2003 241 20.0 12.1 98.8
2004 260 20.0 13.0 98.8
2005 238 21.0 11.3 98.7
2006 274 26.0 10.5 99.3
2007 283 25.0 11.3 98.2
2008 262 20.0 13.1 98.9
2009 245 25.0 9.8 95.9
2010 232 22.0 10.5 98.3
2011 214 19.0 11.2 98.6
2012 178 17.0 10.4 98.3
2013 186 16.0 11.6 96.2
2014 164 16.0 10.2 97.6
2015 161 17.0 9.4 97.5
2016 156 17.0 9.1 98.1
2017 162 17.0 9.5 98.1
2018 169 14.9 11.3 95.3
2019 165 15.5 10.6 90.3
2020 152 10.0 15.2 90.8
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 134 13.0 10.3 94
2023 153 12.0 12.7 91.5

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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 332 24.0 13.8 n/a
1991 308 26.0 11.8 n/a
1992 298 25.2 11.8 n/a
1993 294 26.0 11.3 n/a
1994 291 22.0 13.2 n/a
1995 246 21.0 11.7 n/a
1996 246 21.0 11.7 n/a
1997 271 22.1 12.3 n/a
1998 236 22.0 10.7 n/a
1999 231 20.0 11.6 n/a
2000 212 18.0 11.8 n/a
2001 178 19.0 9.4 n/a
2002 241 20.0 12.1 98.8
2003 241 20.0 12.1 98.8
2004 260 20.0 13.0 98.8
2005 238 21.0 11.3 98.7
2006 274 26.0 10.5 99.3
2007 283 25.0 11.3 98.2
2008 262 20.0 13.1 98.9
2009 245 25.0 9.8 95.9
2010 232 22.0 10.5 98.3
2011 214 19.0 11.2 98.6
2012 178 17.0 10.4 98.3
2013 186 16.0 11.6 96.2
2014 164 16.0 10.2 97.6
2015 161 17.0 9.4 97.5
2016 156 17.0 9.1 98.1
2017 162 17.0 9.5 98.1
2018 169 14.9 11.3 95.3
2019 165 15.5 10.6 90.3
2020 152 10.0 15.2 90.8
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 134 13.0 10.3 94
2023 153 12.0 12.7 91.5

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%74.6%100.0%100.0%
201699.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%73.4%98.8%25.4%22.5%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%77.4%99.4%100.0%47.6%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%73.8%100.0%100.0%72.1%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%75.6%100.0%100.0%72.6%
202199.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%65.4%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%66.9%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%63.2%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%66.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,485 (9.8%) $22,891 (90.2%) $25,376
2020 $2,559 (9.8%) $23,578 (90.2%) $26,137
2021 $2,636 (9.8%) $24,285 (90.2%) $26,921
2022 $2,636 (9.8%) $24,285 (90.2%) $26,921
2023 $2,160 (8.2%) $24,193 (91.8%) $26,353
2024 $2,298 (8.2%) $25,618 (91.8%) $27,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 960th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1287th of 1367 Middle schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)05.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Heights School District 169)05.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)17.50
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ford Heights School District 169)17.50
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)20.513.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Ford Heights School District 169)20.513.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)10.95.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Heights School District 169)10.95.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)8.78.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ford Heights School District 169)8.78.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)26.910
 16.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Heights School District 169)26.910
 16.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)19.52.5
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ford Heights School District 169)19.52.5
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)23.22.5
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ford Heights School District 169)23.22.5
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)23.32.5
 20.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ford Heights School District 169)23.32.5
 20.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center)34.912.8
 22.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ford Heights School District 169)34.912.8
 22.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students165153
 7.3%
African American154141
 8.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%91.5%
 1.2%


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Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Illinois middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center.

Students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center are 92% African American, 8% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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