Overview
Emerson Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Niles, Illinois. The school enrolls 890 students. It is part of the Park Ridge CCSD 64 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
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
6% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPark Ridge CCSD 64
County17031
CityNiles
ZIP60714
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173084002472
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment890
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American6.0%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.8%
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 %6%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)