Excellent
#341 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Chippewa Middle School
Middle School · Ccsd 62 · Des Plaines, IL
A Ccsd 62 middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
123 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chippewa Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chippewa 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Plaines), 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
$84,044
Median home value
$300,700
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| River Trails Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angel Orthodox Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 1–8 | 2.3 mi | 150 | 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.
Ccsd 62
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chippewa Middle School is listed in CCSD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chippewa Middle School
Chippewa Middle School is a public middle school in Des Plaines, IL, part of Ccsd 62, serving approximately 665 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chippewa Middle School
What grades does Chippewa Middle School serve?
Chippewa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chippewa Middle School rank in IL?
Chippewa Middle School ranks #341 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chippewa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chippewa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Chippewa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chippewa Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chippewa Middle School a charter school?
No, Chippewa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chippewa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chippewa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chippewa Middle School?
48.3% of students at Chippewa 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
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (847) 824-1503
- Area population (ZIP 60016)
- 60,520
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 60016; 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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