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#1881 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Middle School · Cook County Sd 130 · Blue Island, IL
A Cook County Sd 130 middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12320 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veterans Memorial Middle Sch 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Island), 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
$59,502
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60406; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett F Kerr Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Calumet Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Upper Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Alternative Academic Achievement AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–8 | 2.0 mi | 44 | 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.
Cook County Sd 130
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is listed in Cook County SD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is a public middle school in Blue Island, IL, part of Cook County Sd 130, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,881 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
What grades does Veterans Memorial Middle Sch serve?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans Memorial Middle Sch rank in IL?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch ranks #1,881 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Veterans Memorial Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Veterans Memorial Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans Memorial Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
89.4% of students at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch 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
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (708) 489-7307
- Area population (ZIP 60406)
- 24,887
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 60406; 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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