Glenside Middle School

1560 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 773 students in grades 5-8, Glenside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Glenside Middle School's student population of 773 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
773 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glenside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenside Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1262 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenside 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.
39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenside 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.
52%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
22%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenside 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 Glenside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenside 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
32%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenside 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 (15-16)
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenside Middle School's ranking?
Glenside Middle School is ranked #1262 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenside Middle School often compared to?
Glenside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Glenside Middle School?
773 students attend Glenside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Glenside Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenside Middle School?
Glenside Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenside Middle School offer ?
Glenside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Glenside Middle School part of?
Glenside Middle School is part of Queen Bee SD 16 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 773 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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