West Middle School vs. Eisenhower Middle School
Should you attend West Middle School or Eisenhower 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
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eisenhower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 849 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 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 961 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 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
849 students
961 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3237 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2593 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
276
326
Grade 7 Students
271
322
Grade 8 Students
302
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
22%
% Black
49%
23%
% White
23%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
