Glen Crest Middle School

725 Sheehan Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Glen Crest 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 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Glen Crest Middle School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
702 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Glen Crest 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 Glen Crest Middle School is 0.61, 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)
#630 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glen Crest Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glen Crest 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.
48%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glen Crest 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.
71%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glen Crest 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
13%
6%
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Hispanic
16%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glen Crest Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
17%
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White
59%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Glen Crest 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
15%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glen Crest 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glen Crest Middle School 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glen Crest Middle School's ranking?
Glen Crest Middle School is ranked #630 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glen Crest Middle School often compared to?
Glen Crest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn Westlake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Glen Crest Middle School?
702 students attend Glen Crest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Glen Crest Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Crest Middle School?
Glen Crest Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glen Crest Middle School offer ?
Glen Crest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glen Crest Middle School part of?
Glen Crest Middle School is part of CCSD 89 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring break)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of school (morning attendance)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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