Serving 308 students in grades 6-8, Everett F Kerr 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Everett F Kerr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Everett F Kerr Middle School's student population of 308 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
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Everett F Kerr Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
27%
Black
15%
17%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Everett F Kerr Middle School?
308 students attend Everett F Kerr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Everett F Kerr Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everett F Kerr Middle School?
Everett F Kerr Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Everett F Kerr Middle School offer ?
Everett F Kerr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Everett F Kerr Middle School part of?
Everett F Kerr Middle School is part of Cook County SD 130 School District.
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