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#2350 of 3,813 schools in IL
Schrum Memorial School
Middle School · Hoover-schrum Memorial Sd 157 · Calumet City, IL
A middle school in Calumet City, IL where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
485 165th St, Calumet City, IL 60409
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schrum Memorial School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$53,991
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry W Eggers Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Memorial JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Wentworth JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Creative Communications AcadEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 186 | 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.
Hoover-schrum Memorial Sd 157
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schrum Memorial School is listed in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schrum Memorial School
Schrum Memorial School is a public middle school in Calumet City, IL, part of Hoover-schrum Memorial Sd 157, serving approximately 261 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,350 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schrum Memorial School
What grades does Schrum Memorial School serve?
Schrum Memorial School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Schrum Memorial School?
Schrum Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schrum Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schrum Memorial School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schrum Memorial School rank in IL?
Schrum Memorial School ranks #2,350 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Schrum Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schrum Memorial 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 Schrum Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schrum Memorial School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Schrum Memorial School a charter school?
No, Schrum Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schrum Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Schrum Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schrum Memorial School?
59.8% of students at Schrum Memorial 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (708) 862-4236
- Area population (ZIP 60409)
- 35,253
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 60409; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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