Serving 519 students in grades 1-5, John Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Middleton Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
John Middleton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Middleton Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
10%
16%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
John Middleton Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
John Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Mccracken Middle School, Dawes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John Middleton Elementary School?
519 students attend John Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John Middleton Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Middleton Elementary School?
John Middleton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Middleton Elementary School offer ?
John Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is John Middleton Elementary School part of?
John Middleton Elementary School is part of Skokie SD 73-5 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Grades 1-8 First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Kindergarten First Day of School
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
Preschool First Day of School
September 02, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
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