For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 465 students in Fairview Heights, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fairview Heights, IL are Pontiac Jr High School and Grant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairview Heights, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairview Heights have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fairview Heights, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fairview Heights, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fairview Heights, IL include Pontiac Jr High School and Grant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairview Heights, IL?
2 public middle schools are located in Fairview Heights, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Heights, IL?
Fairview Heights, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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