Elden D Finley Jr High School vs Simmons Middle School
Simmons Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 6.0/10. Simmons Middle School is significantly larger with 733 students, about 1.9× the size of Elden D Finley Jr High School (377). In math proficiency, Simmons Middle School leads at 23.0%.
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.
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Chicago Ridge, IL
6.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
377 students
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn, IL
7.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
733 students
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| Metric | Elden D Finley Jr High School | Simmons Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 6.6 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.4% | 66.7% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #2,251 of 3,814 | #1,105 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Elden D Finley Jr High School | Simmons Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 23.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 21.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Elden D Finley Jr High School | Simmons Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 377 | 733 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.4% | 66.7% |
| District | Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 | Ridgeland SD 122 |
| City | Chicago Ridge | Oak Lawn |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago Ridge (60415) | Oak Lawn (60453) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,389 | $82,493 |
| Median Home Value | $217,800 | $267,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,198 | $1,310 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.7% | 30.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 31 min |