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#2913 of 3,813 schools in IL
Brookwood JR High School
Middle School · Brookwood Sd 167 · Glenwood, IL
A Brookwood Sd 167 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 E Glenwood Lansing Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookwood JR High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookwood JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenwood), 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
$71,348
Median home value
$182,000
Median rent
$1,639/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60425; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 3–8 | 1.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| James Hart SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Cottage Grove Upper Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Chicago Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 862 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brookwood Sd 167
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,394NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookwood JR High School is listed in Brookwood SD 167; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookwood JR High School
Brookwood JR High School is a public middle school in Glenwood, IL, part of Brookwood Sd 167, serving approximately 216 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,913 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookwood JR High School
What grades does Brookwood JR High School serve?
Brookwood JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Brookwood JR High School?
Brookwood JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookwood JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookwood JR High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookwood JR High School rank in IL?
Brookwood JR High School ranks #2,913 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brookwood JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookwood JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Brookwood JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookwood JR High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookwood JR High School a charter school?
No, Brookwood JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookwood JR High School a Title I school?
No, Brookwood JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookwood JR High School?
63.0% of students at Brookwood JR High 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (708) 758-5252
- Area population (ZIP 60425)
- 8,730
- Area average commute
- 31.9 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 60425; 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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