Very Good
#1097 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Chute Middle School
Middle School · Evanston Ccsd 65 · Evanston, IL
An Evanston Ccsd 65 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chute Middle School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chute Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evanston), 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
$101,087
Median home value
$381,300
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Northside Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Nichols Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Roycemore SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Evanston Ccsd 65
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $29,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chute Middle School is listed in Evanston CCSD 65; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chute Middle School
Chute Middle School is a public middle school in Evanston, IL, part of Evanston Ccsd 65, serving approximately 597 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chute Middle School
What grades does Chute Middle School serve?
Chute Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chute Middle School?
Chute Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chute Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chute Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chute Middle School rank in IL?
Chute Middle School ranks #1,097 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chute Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chute Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Chute Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chute Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chute Middle School a charter school?
No, Chute Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chute Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chute Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chute Middle School?
50.8% of students at Chute 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
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (847) 859-8601
- Area population (ZIP 60202)
- 32,818
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 60202; 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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