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#263 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 7% in state

Margaret Mead Jhs

Middle School · Schaumburg CCSD 54

1765 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Enrollment

637

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

8.7

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#263 of 3,813

In Elk Grove Village

#1 of 10

public schools

In district

#3 of 28

Schaumburg CCSD 54

Academic performance

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Margaret Mead Jhs

8.7/10

Middle School in Elk Grove Village · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Margaret Mead Jhs

Margaret Mead Jhs is a public middle school in Elk Grove Village, IL, part of Schaumburg CCSD 54. Margaret Mead Jhs serves approximately 637 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Margaret Mead Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Margaret Mead Jhs show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.7 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.3
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,497
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Margaret Mead Jhs — Students at Margaret Mead Jhs score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 71.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 73.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
71%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.

How Margaret Mead Jhs Compares

See how Margaret Mead Jhs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.7/10
93th percentile in IL
Academic
9.3/10
Excellent
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
50 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1765 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Margaret Mead Jhs may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Robert Frost JHS (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Schaumburg), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Medinah Middle School (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Roselle), a more accessible option. For more schools in Elk Grove Village, see our Elk Grove Village schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
CHILDRENS CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER Elk Grove Village 0.7 mi
Adolph Link Elem School Elk Grove Village 0.8 mi 7.8
Adlai Stevenson Elem School Elk Grove Village 1.1 mi 6.1
Michael Collins Elem School Schaumburg 1.1 mi 8.1
Frederick Nerge Elem School Roselle 1.2 mi 7.5
The District 54 Early Lrning Ctr Schaumburg 1.5 mi 7.9
Medinah Middle School Roselle 1.7 mi 7.5
Medinah Intermediate School Medinah 1.9 mi 7.7
ST PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Schaumburg 1.7 mi 6.5
J B Conant High School Hoffman Estates 1.9 mi 9.1
HADI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Schaumburg 1.5 mi 5.9
Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch Schaumburg 1.7 mi 7.4
Medinah Primary School Medinah 2.3 mi 5.5
Fairview Elem School Hoffman Estates 2.3 mi 8.0
Robert Frost JHS Schaumburg 1.8 mi 8.2
SCHAUMBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Schaumburg 2.1 mi 5.1
Lake Park High School Roselle 2.5 mi 8.3
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Roselle 2.6 mi 5.8
Spring Hills Elem School Roselle 2.7 mi 8.1
Buzz Aldrin Elem School Schaumburg 2.2 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,240

Median Home Value

$334,800

Median Rent

$1,574/mo

Population

32,485

College Educated

41.1%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Margaret Mead Jhs

What grades does Margaret Mead Jhs serve?

Margaret Mead Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Margaret Mead Jhs?

Margaret Mead Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Mead Jhs?

The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Mead Jhs is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Margaret Mead Jhs rank in IL?

Margaret Mead Jhs ranks #263 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Margaret Mead Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?

Margaret Mead Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Margaret Mead Jhs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Mead Jhs has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Margaret Mead Jhs a charter school?

No, Margaret Mead Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Margaret Mead Jhs a Title I school?

No, Margaret Mead Jhs is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
637
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

District

Schaumburg CCSD 54
District Enrollment
15,074
Schools in District
28
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,497
District Rank
#3 of 28

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