For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,428 students in Downers Grove, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL are Herrick Middle School, O Neill Middle School and Lakeview Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downers Grove, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Downers Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Downers Grove, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Herrick Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 662 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
O Neill Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Grades: 7-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 985-2700
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 985-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL include Herrick Middle School, O Neill Middle School and Lakeview Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Downers Grove, IL?
3 public middle schools are located in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Downers Grove, IL?
Downers Grove, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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