Serving 735 students in grades 7-8, Glenwood 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 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Middle School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
735 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1362 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
73%
45%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Middle School's ranking?
Glenwood Middle School is ranked #1362 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Glenwood Middle School often compared to?
Glenwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood High School, Glenwood Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Middle School?
735 students attend Glenwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Glenwood Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Middle School?
Glenwood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood Middle School offer ?
Glenwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Glenwood Middle School part of?
Glenwood Middle School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School District.
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