IllinoisSchoolsChicago Heights Middle School

Chicago Heights Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 68
Chicago Hts, Illinois · Chicago Heights SD 170
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students872
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
872
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Chicago Heights Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Chicago Hts, Illinois. The school enrolls 872 students. It is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictChicago Heights SD 170
County17031
CityChicago Hts
ZIP60411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170996006777

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment872
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino64.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian30.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
64.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
30.9%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)