Edgewood Middle School

2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Edgewood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Edgewood Middle School's student population of 739 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgewood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#396 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edgewood Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
47%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edgewood Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edgewood Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edgewood Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edgewood Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edgewood Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgewood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edgewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood Middle School's ranking?
Edgewood Middle School is ranked #396 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edgewood Middle School often compared to?
Edgewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Middle School, Alan B Shepard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Middle School?
739 students attend Edgewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Edgewood Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgewood Middle School offer ?
Edgewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edgewood Middle School part of?
Edgewood Middle School is part of North Shore SD 112 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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