Below Average
#3064 of 3,813 schools in IL
Elden D Finley JR High School
Middle School · Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 · Chicago Ridge, IL
A Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
10835 Lombard Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elden D Finley JR High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elden D Finley JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago Ridge), 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
$69,389
Median home value
$217,800
Median rent
$1,198/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60415; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Oak Lawn-hometown Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Simmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Universal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 666 | 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.
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elden D Finley JR High School is listed in Chicago Ridge SD 127-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elden D Finley JR High School
Elden D Finley JR High School is a public middle school in Chicago Ridge, IL, part of Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5, serving approximately 377 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,064 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elden D Finley JR High School
What grades does Elden D Finley JR High School serve?
Elden D Finley JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elden D Finley JR High School?
Elden D Finley JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elden D Finley JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elden D Finley JR High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elden D Finley JR High School rank in IL?
Elden D Finley JR High School ranks #3,064 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Elden D Finley JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elden D Finley JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Elden D Finley JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elden D Finley JR High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elden D Finley JR High School a charter school?
No, Elden D Finley JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elden D Finley JR High School a Title I school?
No, Elden D Finley JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elden D Finley JR High School?
68.4% of students at Elden D Finley JR High 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (708) 636-2005
- Area population (ZIP 60415)
- 14,147
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 60415; 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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