Sandwich Middle School
Tel:
(815) 786-2138
Sandwich Middle School serves 456 students in grades 6-8.
Sandwich Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sandwich Middle School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sandwich Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sandwich Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1783 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 80% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sandwich CUSD 430 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sandwich Middle School is Sandwich Community High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Somonauk Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Herman E Dummer (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sandwich Herman E Dummer Math: 38% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 4-5 | 259 students10
0.1 miles
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498 0.1 4-5 259 - Sandwich Lynn G Haskin Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 270 students10
0.1 miles
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812 0.1 PK-3 270 - Sandwich Sandwich Community High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 689 students10
0.4 miles
515 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157 0.4 9-12 689 - Sandwich W W Woodbury Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 183 students10
0.5 miles
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316 0.5 K-3 183 - Sandwich Prairie View Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 192 students10
1.3 miles
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811 1.3 K-3 192
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