O W Huth Middle School

3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades 7-8, O W Huth Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

O W Huth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

O W Huth Middle School's student population of 393 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

O W Huth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O W Huth Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2097 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
19%
30%
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
89%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O W Huth Middle School's ranking?
O W Huth Middle School is ranked #2097 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend O W Huth Middle School?
393 students attend O W Huth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of O W Huth Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O W Huth Middle School?
O W Huth Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does O W Huth Middle School offer ?
O W Huth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O W Huth Middle School part of?
O W Huth Middle School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District.

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5   1/31/2011
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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