Very Good
#976 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 26% in state
Glen Crest Middle School
Middle School · Ccsd 89 · Glen Ellyn, IL
A Ccsd 89 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
725 Sheehan Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Crest Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glen Crest Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average635/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Ellyn), 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
$131,695
Median home value
$490,800
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Westlake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 967 | Compare → |
| College Preparatory School of AmericaPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Hadley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,111 | Compare → |
| Edison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 656 | 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.
Ccsd 89
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glen Crest Middle School is listed in CCSD 89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Crest Middle School is a public middle school in Glen Ellyn, IL, part of Ccsd 89, serving approximately 701 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Crest Middle School
What grades does Glen Crest Middle School serve?
Glen Crest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Glen Crest Middle School?
Glen Crest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Crest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Crest Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Crest Middle School rank in IL?
Glen Crest Middle School ranks #976 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Glen Crest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Crest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Glen Crest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Crest Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glen Crest Middle School a charter school?
No, Glen Crest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Crest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Glen Crest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Crest Middle School?
24.7% of students at Glen Crest 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
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (630) 469-5220
- Area population (ZIP 60137)
- 38,754
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 60137; 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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