K D Waldo Middle School vs. Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Should I attend K D Waldo Middle School or Henry W Cowherd Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 949 students in grades 6-8, K D Waldo 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 921 students in grades 6-8, Henry W Cowherd 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
949 students
921 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3647 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3316 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
313
314
Grade 7 Students
307
291
Grade 8 Students
329
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
90%
84%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%
