Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Chicago Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chicago Heights Middle School's student population of 862 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Chicago Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicago Heights Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2223 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Heights Middle School's ranking?
Chicago Heights Middle School is ranked #2223 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chicago Heights Middle School?
862 students attend Chicago Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chicago Heights Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicago Heights Middle School?
Chicago Heights Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicago Heights Middle School offer ?
Chicago Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chicago Heights Middle School part of?
Chicago Heights Middle School is part of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District.
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