Excellent
#515 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Emerson Middle School
Middle School · Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Niles, IL
A Park Ridge Ccsd 64 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8101 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714
- Math 39% proficient (2021)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
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 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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).
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Where Emerson 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niles), 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
$78,868
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Park Ridge Ccsd 64
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson Middle School is listed in Park Ridge CCSD 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Middle School
Emerson Middle School is a public middle school in Niles, IL, part of Park Ridge Ccsd 64, serving approximately 879 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Middle School
What grades does Emerson Middle School serve?
Emerson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Middle School rank in IL?
Emerson Middle School ranks #515 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Emerson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Emerson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emerson Middle School a charter school?
No, Emerson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Emerson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (847) 318-8110
- Area population (ZIP 60714)
- 30,463
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 60714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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