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
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)