Middle Schools in Skokie School District 73-5


Summary:

Skokie School District 73-5 in Illinois is home to one standout middle school, Oliver McCracken Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. This school consistently ranks in the top 14% of Illinois middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.

Oliver McCracken Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with 80.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.1% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year. These scores significantly outpace the district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% compared to the state average, and it spends $27,662 per student, which is higher than the state average, potentially indicating a strong investment in resources and student support. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 9.4 is relatively low, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

While the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are above the state average, they are slightly lower than the district average, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, Skokie School District 73-5 is home to a standout middle school that provides a high-quality educational experience for its students, with a focus on academic excellence, student engagement, and individualized support.

District Detail

 8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076-3402

 (847) 324-0509

SchoolDigger Rank:
155th of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 1,065

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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