Glenwood Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(217) 483-2481
Glenwood Middle School serves 743 students in grades 7-8.
Glenwood Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Glenwood Middle School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 743 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glenwood Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Glenwood Middle School is 0.38, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1180 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Glenwood Middle School is Glenwood High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ball Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatham Ball Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 653 students10
0.2 miles
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414 0.2 PK-4 653 - Chatham Glenwood Intermediate School Math: 32% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 725 students10
0.2 miles
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183 0.2 5-6 725 - Chatham Glenwood High School Math: 42% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,403 student10
2.0 miles
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424 2 9-12 1,403 - Chatham Glenwood Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 701 students10
2.3 miles
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704 2.3 K-4 701 - Chatham Chatham Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 581 students10
2.8 miles
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411 2.8 K-4 581
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