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Northwest Middle School

Northwest Middle School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades 6–8, rated D, with 532 students and a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 22% in English Language Arts, 12% in Science and 8% in Math.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
532
Students per teacher
13.8:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts22%
Science12%
Math8%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic95%
White2%
Black2%
Asian0%
Two or more races0%
Native American0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-3.8%
Prior-year enrollment
553

Homes assigned to this school

4,263 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Northwest Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639
Phone
(773) 534-3250
Website
cps.edu
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993003567
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

District rating
C+
Schools
643
Students
324,130
Spending per student
$21,421
Teachers (FTE)
23,532
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Northwest Middle School

How is Northwest Middle School rated?

Northwest Middle School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chicago Public School District 299 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Northwest Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Northwest Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 22% in English Language Arts, 12% in Science and 8% in Math.

What grades does Northwest Middle School serve?

Northwest Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Northwest Middle School?

532 students attend Northwest Middle School, down from 553 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Northwest Middle School?

TopHap matches 4,263 residential properties to Northwest Middle School in and around Chicago. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Northwest Middle School in?

Northwest Middle School is part of Chicago Public School District 299, which reports 643 schools, 324,130 students and $21,421 of spending per student.