Serving 509 students in grades 5-8, Whiteside 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiteside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Whiteside Middle School's student population of 509 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Whiteside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteside Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2409 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Whiteside Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Whiteside Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-T5iGQx.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
28%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-oND6fQ.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-7sGzIV.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-PNJtwK.png)
Black
55%
17%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-51YIXx.png)
White
27%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Whiteside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-bnQTrrd.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whiteside Middle School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whiteside Middle School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-mWVPuO.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-bkj3TKJ.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Whiteside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Whiteside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/28000/28010/whiteside-middle-school-chart-mWVPtO.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiteside Middle School's ranking?
Whiteside Middle School is ranked #2409 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Whiteside Middle School often compared to?
Whiteside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Mount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Whiteside Middle School?
509 students attend Whiteside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Whiteside Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whiteside Middle School offer ?
Whiteside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Whiteside Middle School part of?
Whiteside Middle School is part of Whiteside SD 115 School District.
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