The most improved public middle schools in Illinois are Washington Junior High School, Barack H Obama Learning Academy and Jesse C White Learning Academy.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 1,284
3,281
Avg. Improved Rank: 2,362
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3281
(from 3,518 to 237)
(from 3,518 to 237)
Grades: 7-8
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Rank: #22.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3220
(from 3,457 to 237)
(from 3,457 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Rank: #33.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3160
(from 3,397 to 237)
(from 3,397 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - Jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: PK-7
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Rank: #77.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3047
(from 3,284 to 237)
(from 3,284 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Rank: #88.
North Ridge Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3011
(from 3,248 to 237)
(from 3,248 to 237)
Grades: 7-8
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Rank: #99.
Irving Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3005
(from 3,242 to 237)
(from 3,242 to 237)
Grades: 5-8
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Rank: #1010.
Coolidge Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2931
(from 3,168 to 237)
(from 3,168 to 237)
Grades: 7-8
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Rank: #1111.
Chaney-monge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2895
(from 3,132 to 237)
(from 3,132 to 237)
Grades: K-8
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Ridge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2751
(from 2,988 to 237)
(from 2,988 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Rank: #1313.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2742
(from 2,979 to 237)
(from 2,979 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Rank: #1414.
Sandridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2732
(from 2,969 to 237)
(from 2,969 to 237)
Grades: K-8
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-2450
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-2450
Rank: #1515.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2626
(from 2,863 to 237)
(from 2,863 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Rank: #1616.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2620
(from 2,857 to 237)
(from 2,857 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 7-12
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: K-12
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Moline High Sch At Coolidge Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 8-12
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 1-8
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Rank: #17 - 2217. - 22.
William Harris Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: K-12
620 E Garfield Ave, Kelley Mor
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2293
(from 2,530 to 237)
(from 2,530 to 237)
Grades: K-8
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Rank: #2424.
John G Conyers Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2094
(from 3,335 to 1,241)
(from 3,335 to 1,241)
Grades: PK-8
2800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rank: #2525.
Belding Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1626
(from 2,113 to 487)
(from 2,113 to 487)
Grades: PK-8
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590
Rank: #2626.
Enger School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1619
(from 3,335 to 1,716)
(from 3,335 to 1,716)
Grades: PK-8
10401 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Rank: #2727.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1590
(from 2,681 to 1,091)
(from 2,681 to 1,091)
Grades: K-12
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Rank: #2828.
Oglesby Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1585
(from 3,636 to 2,051)
(from 3,636 to 2,051)
Grades: PK-8
7646 S Green St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3060
Rank: #2929.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1546
(from 2,113 to 567)
(from 2,113 to 567)
Grades: 7-8
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Rank: #3030.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1528
(from 1,765 to 237)
(from 1,765 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 725-8391
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 725-8391
Rank: #3131.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1442
(from 2,426 to 984)
(from 2,426 to 984)
Grades: PK-8
714 Middle St
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Rank: #3232.
Green W Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1400
(from 3,451 to 2,051)
(from 3,451 to 2,051)
Grades: PK-8
1150 W 96th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-2575
Rank: #3333.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1398
(from 2,370 to 972)
(from 2,370 to 972)
Grades: 7-12
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Rank: #3434.
Peter J Palombi School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1295
(from 1,532 to 237)
(from 1,532 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1284
(from 3,335 to 2,051)
(from 3,335 to 2,051)
Grades: PK-12
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
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