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#2415 of 3,813 schools in IL
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Middle School · Ford Heights Sd 169 · Ford Heights, IL
A Ford Heights Sd 169 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
800 E 14th St, Ford Heights, IL 60411
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickover JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Brookwood JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Brookwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 5–6 | 2.6 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Chicago Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 862 | 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.
Ford Heights Sd 169
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is listed in Ford Heights SD 169; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is a public middle school in Ford Heights, IL, part of Ford Heights Sd 169, serving approximately 139 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,415 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
What grades does Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center serve?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center rank in IL?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center ranks #2,415 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center a charter school?
No, Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
96.4% of students at Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.4%
- Phone
- (708) 758-1400
- 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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