Old Quarry Middle School

16100 W 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 825 students in grades 6-8, Old Quarry Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Quarry Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Old Quarry Middle School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

School Rankings

Old Quarry Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Quarry Middle School is 0.29, 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)
#709 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
41%
28%
39%
30%
75%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Quarry Middle School's ranking?
Old Quarry Middle School is ranked #709 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Old Quarry Middle School?
825 students attend Old Quarry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Old Quarry Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Quarry Middle School?
Old Quarry Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old Quarry Middle School offer ?
Old Quarry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Old Quarry Middle School part of?
Old Quarry Middle School is part of Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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