Algonquin Middle School vs Emerson Middle School
Emerson Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.0/10 compared to 8.5/10. Emerson Middle School is significantly larger with 879 students, about 1.6× the size of Algonquin Middle School (559). In math proficiency, Emerson Middle School leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines, IL
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
559 students
Emerson Middle School
Niles, IL
9.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
879 students
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| Metric | Algonquin Middle School | Emerson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 9.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.8% | — |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #353 of 3,814 | #166 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 91th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Algonquin Middle School | Emerson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Algonquin Middle School | Emerson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 559 | 879 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.8% | — |
| District | CCSD 62 | Park Ridge CCSD 64 |
| City | Des Plaines | Niles |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Plaines (60016) | Niles (60714) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,044 | $78,868 |
| Median Home Value | $300,700 | $351,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,406 | $1,247 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 42.7% | 39.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 29 min |