Emerson Middle School

8101 N Cumberland Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 880 students in grades 6-8, Emerson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Emerson Middle School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
880 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Emerson Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Middle School is 0.36, 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)
#428 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emerson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson 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.
53%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson 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 2021-22 school year data.
70%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Emerson Middle School 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Emerson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Emerson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Emerson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Emerson Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emerson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson Middle School 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 (11-12)
4%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Middle School's ranking?
Emerson Middle School is ranked #428 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Emerson Middle School?
880 students attend Emerson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Emerson Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Middle School?
Emerson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson Middle School offer ?
Emerson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerson Middle School part of?
Emerson Middle School is part of Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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