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O Neill Middle School
Middle School · Downers Grove Gsd 58 · Downers Grove, IL
A Downers Grove Gsd 58 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
635 59th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O Neill Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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
7.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where O Neill Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downers Grove), 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
$118,780
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Herrick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Marquette Manor Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 138 | 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.
Downers Grove Gsd 58
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $20,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
O Neill Middle School is listed in Downers Grove GSD 58; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O Neill Middle School
O Neill Middle School is a public middle school in Downers Grove, IL, part of Downers Grove Gsd 58, serving approximately 438 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,338 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O Neill Middle School
What grades does O Neill Middle School serve?
O Neill Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend O Neill Middle School?
O Neill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O Neill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at O Neill Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O Neill Middle School rank in IL?
O Neill Middle School ranks #2,338 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is O Neill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
O Neill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 O Neill Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O Neill Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is O Neill Middle School a charter school?
No, O Neill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O Neill Middle School a Title I school?
No, O Neill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O Neill Middle School?
7.1% of students at O Neill 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (630) 719-5815
- Area population (ZIP 60516)
- 28,594
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 60516; 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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