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#492 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 13% in state

Bryan Middle School

Middle School · Elmhurst Sd 205 · Elmhurst, IL

An Elmhurst Sd 205 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

111 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

  • Math 43% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$21,623
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Bryan Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2022
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

6.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bryan 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated883/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmhurst), 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

$143,333

Median home value

$527,600

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

61.9%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John E Albright Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.85–81.5 mi201Compare →
Sandburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–81.6 mi621Compare →
Butler Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.56–82.3 mi183Compare →
Macarthur Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.3 mi374Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elmhurst Sd 205

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$21,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bryan Middle School is listed in Elmhurst SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bryan Middle School

Bryan Middle School is a public middle school in Elmhurst, IL, part of Elmhurst Sd 205, serving approximately 689 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryan Middle School

What grades does Bryan Middle School serve?

Bryan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bryan Middle School?

Bryan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryan Middle School rank in IL?

Bryan Middle School ranks #492 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bryan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Bryan Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bryan Middle School a charter school?

No, Bryan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bryan Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bryan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryan Middle School?

6.5% of students at Bryan 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
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 60126)
47,759
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
41.9
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 60126; 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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