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Veterans Memorial Middle Sch

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Blue Island, Illinois · Cook County SD 130
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students361
Student:Teacher12.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
361
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+24.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Blue Island, Illinois. The school enrolls 361 students. It is part of the Cook County SD 130 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
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCook County SD 130
County17031
CityBlue Island
ZIP60406
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170651004244

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment361
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino69.3%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian23.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
69.3%
Black
0.8%
Asian
23.5%
Two+
0.8%
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 %78%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)