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#1609 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 42% in state
Shields Middle School
Middle School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60632
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shields Middle School score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shields Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,576
Median home value
$240,600
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest ChtrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PKCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 853 | Compare → |
| Hernandez Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 753 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #222 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shields Middle School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shields Middle School
Shields Middle School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 376 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shields Middle School
What grades does Shields Middle School serve?
Shields Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Shields Middle School?
Shields Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shields Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shields Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shields Middle School rank in IL?
Shields Middle School ranks #1,609 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Shields Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shields Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Shields Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shields Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Shields Middle School a charter school?
No, Shields Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shields Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shields Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shields Middle School?
95.5% of students at Shields 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (773) 535-7115
- Area population (ZIP 60632)
- 87,831
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 60632; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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