Serving 414 students in grades 7-8, O Neill Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O Neill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
O Neill Middle School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O Neill Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O Neill Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O Neill Middle School's ranking?
O Neill Middle School is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are O Neill Middle School often compared to?
O Neill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herrick Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend O Neill Middle School?
414 students attend O Neill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of O Neill Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O Neill Middle School?
O Neill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does O Neill Middle School offer ?
O Neill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O Neill Middle School part of?
O Neill Middle School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
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