Emerson Middle School vs Algonquin 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.
Emerson Middle School
Niles, IL
9.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
879 students
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines, IL
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
559 students
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| Metric | Emerson Middle School | Algonquin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 50.8% |
| Environment Score | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #166 of 3,814 | #353 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Emerson Middle School | Algonquin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 51.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Emerson Middle School | Algonquin Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 879 | 559 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 50.8% |
| District | Park Ridge CCSD 64 | CCSD 62 |
| City | Niles | Des Plaines |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Niles (60714) | Des Plaines (60016) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,868 | $84,044 |
| Median Home Value | $351,100 | $300,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,247 | $1,406 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.1% | 42.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 31 min |