Serving 421 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O W Huth Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Matteson, IL, covering approximately 8.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
O W Huth Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 12% 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
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
O W Huth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O W Huth Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2651 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O W Huth Middle School's ranking?
O W Huth Middle School is ranked #2651 out of 3,542 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
421 students attend O W Huth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of O W Huth Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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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