Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Stevenson 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stevenson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stevenson Middle School's student population of 633 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stevenson Middle School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Middle School?
633 students attend Stevenson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Stevenson Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevenson Middle School?
Stevenson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stevenson Middle School offer ?
Stevenson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stevenson Middle School part of?
Stevenson Middle School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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