Chicago Heights Middle School vs Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.5/10. Chicago Heights Middle School is significantly larger with 862 students, about 6.2× the size of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center (139). In math proficiency, Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center leads at 17.0%.
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.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts, IL
5.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
862 students
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights, IL
7.2/10
Middle School5th – 8th
139 students
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| Metric | Chicago Heights Middle School | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99% | 96.4% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 10.0 |
| State Rank | #2,649 of 3,814 | #1,233 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 31th | 68th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Chicago Heights Middle School | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Chicago Heights Middle School | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 862 | 139 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.0% | 96.4% |
| District | Chicago Heights SD 170 | Ford Heights SD 169 |
| City | Chicago Hts | Ford Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago Hts (60411) | Ford Heights (60411) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,627 | $56,627 |
| Median Home Value | $148,200 | $148,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,156 | $1,156 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.4% | 22.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 22.3% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 36 min |