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#1022 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 27% in state

Prairie View Middle School

Middle School · Kirby SD 140

8500 175th St, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Enrollment

599

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,022 of 3,813

In Tinley Park

#4 of 12

public schools

In district

#3 of 7

Kirby SD 140

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Prairie View Middle School

7.3/10

Middle School in Tinley Park · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Prairie View Middle School

Prairie View Middle School is a public middle school in Tinley Park, IL, part of Kirby SD 140. Prairie View Middle School serves approximately 599 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie View Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Prairie View Middle School show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.3
  • IL avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,646
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Prairie View Middle School — Students at Prairie View Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 57.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.9% (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
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2022
ELA
41%

* 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: 6.6/10.

How Prairie View Middle School Compares

See how Prairie View Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
73th percentile in IL
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.0%

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

8500 175th St, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Prairie View Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Virgil I Grissom Middle School (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Walker Intermediate School (rated 6.7/10, 3.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Jerling Junior High School (rated 6.3/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Orland Park), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Tinley Park, see our Tinley Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-TINLEY PARK Tinley Park 0.4 mi 6.2
Millennium Elem School Tinley Park 0.5 mi 8.3
Christa McAuliffe School Tinley Park 0.5 mi 7.8
Victor J Andrew High School Orland Hills 0.7 mi 8.2
Virgil I Grissom Middle School Tinley Park 0.9 mi 7.2
Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park 1.1 mi 6.3
LT JOSEPH P KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Tinley Park 1.3 mi 7.9
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orland Hills 1.4 mi 5.7
Helen Keller Elem School Tinley Park 1.8 mi 6.8
John A Bannes Elem School Tinley Park 1.7 mi 7.3
ZION LUTHERAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Tinley Park 2.0 mi
Liberty Elem School Orland Park 2.8 mi 6.3
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center Orland Park 2.8 mi 8.2
Central Middle School Tinley Park 2.3 mi 6.2
Jerling Junior High School Orland Park 2.9 mi 6.3
ST GEORGE SCHOOL Tinley Park 2.3 mi 7.1
Walker Intermediate School Tinley Park 3.1 mi 6.7
Memorial Elem School Tinley Park 2.3 mi 7.4
Arbury Hills Elem School Mokena 3.0 mi 7.6
Bert H Fulton School Tinley Park 2.5 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60487 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$137,426

Median Home Value

$339,600

Median Rent

$1,428/mo

Population

25,881

College Educated

45.2%

Homeownership

92.9%

Avg Commute

34.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Median Age

41.7

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Lakeview Jr High School Downers Grove, IL 7.3
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Manteno Middle School Manteno, IL 7.3
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch Elgin, IL 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prairie View Middle School

What grades does Prairie View Middle School serve?

Prairie View Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?

Prairie View Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prairie View Middle School rank in IL?

Prairie View Middle School ranks #1,022 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Prairie View Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prairie View 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 Prairie View Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Prairie View Middle School a charter school?

No, Prairie View Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Prairie View Middle School a Title I school?

No, Prairie View Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
599
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%

District

Kirby SD 140
District Enrollment
3,475
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,646
District Rank
#3 of 7

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