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#1651 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 43% in state

Burr Ridge Middle School

Middle School · Ccsd 180 · Burr Ridge, IL

A Ccsd 180 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

15W451 91st St, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$29,517
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Burr Ridge Middle School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Burr Ridge 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated902/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burr Ridge), 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

$110,482

Median home value

$488,300

Median rent

$1,553/mo

College educated

58.1%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gower Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.75–81.5 mi404Compare →
Pleasantdale Middle SchEnrollment path unverified8.95–82.6 mi352Compare →
Vine AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privateK–122.7 mi121Compare →
Cass JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.15–82.8 mi327Compare →

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.

Ccsd 180

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$29,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burr Ridge Middle School is listed in CCSD 180; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burr Ridge Middle School

Burr Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Burr Ridge, IL, part of Ccsd 180, serving approximately 189 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,651 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burr Ridge Middle School

What grades does Burr Ridge Middle School serve?

Burr Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Burr Ridge Middle School?

Burr Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Ridge Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Burr Ridge Middle School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burr Ridge Middle School rank in IL?

Burr Ridge Middle School ranks #1,651 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Burr Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Burr Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Burr Ridge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burr Ridge Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Burr Ridge Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Burr Ridge Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

76.2% of students at Burr Ridge 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 60527)
29,024
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
48.6
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 60527; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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