Fieldcrest Middle School - West serves 165 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fieldcrest Middle School - West?
165 students attend Fieldcrest Middle School - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fieldcrest Middle School - West students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fieldcrest Middle School - West offer ?
Fieldcrest Middle School - West offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fieldcrest Middle School - West part of?
Fieldcrest Middle School - West is part of Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6.
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