Burr Ridge Middle School

15w451 91st St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 216 students in grades 5-8, Burr Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burr Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Burr Ridge Middle School's student population of 216 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Burr Ridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burr Ridge Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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20-24%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
69%
17%
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White
10%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burr Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Burr Ridge Middle School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Burr Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Burr Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gower Middle School, Anne M Jeans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Burr Ridge Middle School?
216 students attend Burr Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Burr Ridge Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr Ridge Middle School?
Burr Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burr Ridge Middle School offer ?
Burr Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Burr Ridge Middle School part of?
Burr Ridge Middle School is part of CCSD 180 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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