Needs Improvement
#3729 of 3,813 schools in IL
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abbott Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abbott Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,762
Median home value
$242,200
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Elgin AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Ellis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Larsen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sd U-46
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #44 of 51
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abbott Middle School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abbott Middle School
Abbott Middle School is a public middle school in Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 560 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,729 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abbott Middle School
What grades does Abbott Middle School serve?
Abbott Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Abbott Middle School?
Abbott Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbott Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abbott Middle School rank in IL?
Abbott Middle School ranks #3,729 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Abbott Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abbott Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abbott Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abbott Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Abbott Middle School a charter school?
No, Abbott Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abbott Middle School a Title I school?
No, Abbott Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abbott Middle School?
63.6% of students at Abbott Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.0%
- Phone
- (847) 888-5160
- Area population (ZIP 60123)
- 48,821
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60123; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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