Very Good
#794 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Chicago Heights Middle School
Middle School · Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Chicago Hts, IL
A Chicago Heights Sd 170 middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1020 Dixie Hwy, Chicago Hts, IL 60411
- Math 9% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chicago Heights Middle School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chicago Heights 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Chicago Heights Sd 170
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $21,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chicago Heights Middle School is listed in Chicago Heights SD 170; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Chicago Hts, IL, part of Chicago Heights Sd 170, serving approximately 862 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chicago Heights Middle School
What grades does Chicago Heights Middle School serve?
Chicago Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chicago Heights Middle School?
Chicago Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights Middle School rank in IL?
Chicago Heights Middle School ranks #794 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chicago Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Chicago Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago Heights Middle School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Chicago Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Chicago Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chicago Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chicago Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago Heights Middle School?
99.0% of students at Chicago Heights 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
- 862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (708) 882-0170
- Area population (ZIP 60411)
- 52,395
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 60411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021, multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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