Very Good
#1035 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Irving Middle School
Middle School · Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89 · Maywood, IL
A Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
805 S 17th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irving Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Irving 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$66,498
Median home value
$212,600
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Joseph Academy-melrose ParkPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 60 | 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.
Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irving Middle School is listed in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irving Middle School
Irving Middle School is a public middle school in Maywood, IL, part of Maywood-melrose Park-broadview 89, serving approximately 496 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irving Middle School
What grades does Irving Middle School serve?
Irving Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irving Middle School rank in IL?
Irving Middle School ranks #1,035 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Irving Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Irving Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Irving Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Irving Middle School a charter school?
No, Irving Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irving Middle School a Title I school?
No, Irving Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irving Middle School?
64.3% of students at Irving 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (708) 450-2015
- Area population (ZIP 60153)
- 23,173
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 60153; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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