Eisenhower Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Eisenhower Middle School or West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eisenhower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 985 students in grades 6-8, Eisenhower 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, West 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
985 students
794 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2593 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3237 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
11%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
323
259
Grade 7 Students
331
257
Grade 8 Students
331
278
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
23%
15%
% Black
24%
50%
% White
39%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
