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Coolidge Middle School
Middle School · South Holland Sd 151 · Phoenix, IL
A South Holland Sd 151 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15500 7th Ave, Phoenix, IL 60426
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coolidge Middle School score 9% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coolidge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$40,995
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Chilren's Habilitation CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Mckinley JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 315 | 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.
South Holland Sd 151
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coolidge Middle School is listed in South Holland SD 151; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coolidge Middle School
Coolidge Middle School is a public middle school in Phoenix, IL, part of South Holland Sd 151, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,782 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coolidge Middle School
What grades does Coolidge Middle School serve?
Coolidge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coolidge Middle School?
Coolidge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coolidge Middle School rank in IL?
Coolidge Middle School ranks #2,782 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Coolidge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coolidge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Coolidge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coolidge Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coolidge Middle School a charter school?
No, Coolidge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coolidge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Coolidge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coolidge Middle School?
99.6% of students at Coolidge 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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (708) 339-5300
- Area population (ZIP 60426)
- 23,066
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 60426; 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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