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Beach Park Middle School
Middle School · Beach Park Ccsd 3 · Beach Park, IL
A Beach Park Ccsd 3 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beach Park Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beach Park Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,647
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Zion Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| North Prairie JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Lake County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 136 | 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.
Beach Park Ccsd 3
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beach Park Middle School is listed in Beach Park CCSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beach Park Middle School
Beach Park Middle School is a public middle school in Beach Park, IL, part of Beach Park Ccsd 3, serving approximately 683 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,567 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beach Park Middle School
What grades does Beach Park Middle School serve?
Beach Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beach Park Middle School?
Beach Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Park Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beach Park Middle School rank in IL?
Beach Park Middle School ranks #3,567 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Beach Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beach Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Beach Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach Park Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beach Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Beach Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beach Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Beach Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach Park Middle School?
56.5% of students at Beach Park 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 683
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (847) 596-5860
- Area population (ZIP 60099)
- 30,485
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 60099; 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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