Excellent
#263 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Margaret Mead Jhs
Middle School · Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Elk Grove Village, IL
A Schaumburg Ccsd 54 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1765 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Mead Jhs score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 71% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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 Margaret Mead Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,815/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove Village), 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
$95,240
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,574/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60007; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medinah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Robert Frost JhsEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Schaumburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Roselle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 222 | 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.
Schaumburg Ccsd 54
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Margaret Mead Jhs is listed in Schaumburg CCSD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Mead Jhs
Margaret Mead Jhs is a public middle school in Elk Grove Village, IL, part of Schaumburg Ccsd 54, serving approximately 637 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (847) 357-6000
- Area population (ZIP 60007)
- 32,485
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 60007; 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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