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 963 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 793 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
963 students
793 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2804 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3304 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
2%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
11%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
308
262
Grade 7 Students
310
262
Grade 8 Students
345
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
25%
17%
% Black
24%
51%
% White
39%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%