Serving 433 students in grades 7-8, O Neill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O Neill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
O Neill Middle School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O Neill 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 O Neill Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 is O Neill Middle School's ranking?
O Neill Middle School is ranked #349 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are O Neill Middle School often compared to?
O Neill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herrick Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend O Neill Middle School?
433 students attend O Neill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of O Neill Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O Neill Middle School?
O Neill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does O Neill Middle School offer ?
O Neill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O Neill Middle School part of?
O Neill Middle School is part of Downers Grove Gsd 58 School District.
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