Excellent
#455 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Helen Keller Jhs
Middle School · Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Schaumburg, IL
A Schaumburg Ccsd 54 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
820 Bode Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Keller Jhs score 47% 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 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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).
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Where Helen Keller Jhs 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,491/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schaumburg), 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
$97,876
Median home value
$310,600
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60194; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Dwight D Eisenhower JhsEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Jane Addams JhsEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–8 | 2.2 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| The Winston Knolls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Schaumburg Ccsd 54
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #5 of 28
- District spending per student
- $20,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen Keller Jhs is listed in Schaumburg CCSD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Keller Jhs
Helen Keller Jhs is a public middle school in Schaumburg, IL, part of Schaumburg Ccsd 54, serving approximately 598 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Keller Jhs
What grades does Helen Keller Jhs serve?
Helen Keller Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Helen Keller Jhs?
Helen Keller Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Keller Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Keller Jhs is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Keller Jhs rank in IL?
Helen Keller Jhs ranks #455 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Helen Keller Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Keller Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Helen Keller Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Keller Jhs has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Helen Keller Jhs a charter school?
No, Helen Keller Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Keller Jhs a Title I school?
No, Helen Keller Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (847) 357-6500
- Area population (ZIP 60194)
- 19,932
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 60194; 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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