C−
Northwest Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5252 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60639 · (773) 534-3250 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
532
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Northwest Middle School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5252 W Palmer St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6174
Grade 7175
Grade 8180
Grade 93
Enrollment over time
575’20
498’21
486’22
518’23
532’24
Down 7.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 95%White 2%Black 2%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.