Margaret Mead Jhs

1765 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 689 students in grades 7-8, Margaret Mead Jhs 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 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margaret Mead Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Margaret Mead Jhs's student population of 689 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
689 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret Mead Jhs ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Mead Jhs is 0.69, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#396 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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45%
28%
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57%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
44%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Mead Jhs's ranking?
Margaret Mead Jhs is ranked #396 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Margaret Mead Jhs often compared to?
Margaret Mead Jhsis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Keller Jhs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Margaret Mead Jhs?
689 students attend Margaret Mead Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Margaret Mead Jhs students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Mead Jhs?
Margaret Mead Jhs has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Mead Jhs offer ?
Margaret Mead Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Margaret Mead Jhs part of?
Margaret Mead Jhs is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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