Oliver Mccracken Middle School

8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, Oliver Mccracken Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oliver Mccracken Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Oliver Mccracken Middle School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Oliver Mccracken Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Mccracken Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#554 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
54%
30%
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oliver Mccracken Middle School's ranking?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School is ranked #554 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oliver Mccracken Middle School often compared to?
Oliver Mccracken Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Middleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
348 students attend Oliver Mccracken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Oliver Mccracken Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oliver Mccracken Middle School offer ?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver Mccracken Middle School part of?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School is part of Skokie SD 73-5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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