Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

800 E 14th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 153 students in grades 5-8, Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center's student population of 153 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
153 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 0.15, which is less 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)
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 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.
≤5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center's ranking?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
153 students attend Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center offer ?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center part of?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is part of Ford Heights SD 169 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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