For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,777 students in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scottsdale are Durkin Park Elementary School and Stevenson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durkin Park Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8445 S Kolin Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 535-2322
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 535-2322
Grades: PK-8
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Stevenson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8010 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 535-2280
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 535-2280
Grades: PK-8
| 1,169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago, IL include Durkin Park Elementary School and Stevenson Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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