Oliver Mccracken Middle School serves 344 students in grades 6-8.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oliver Mccracken Middle School's student population of 344 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
344 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Oliver Mccracken Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oliver Mccracken Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#879 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
5%

Hispanic
13%
27%

Black
10%
17%

White
36%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Mccracken Middle School's ranking?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School is ranked #879 out of 3,663 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
344 students attend Oliver Mccracken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Oliver Mccracken Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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