Serving 475 students in grades 5-8, Whiteside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiteside Middle School's student population of 475 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Whiteside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteside Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2381 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiteside Middle School's ranking?
Whiteside Middle School is ranked #2381 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Whiteside Middle School often compared to?
Whiteside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Mount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Whiteside Middle School?
475 students attend Whiteside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Whiteside Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whiteside Middle School offer ?
Whiteside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Whiteside Middle School part of?
Whiteside Middle School is part of Whiteside SD 115 School District.
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