C−
Shields Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · (773) 535-7115 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
330
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Shields Middle School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 44.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2611 W 48th St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 578
Grade 671
Grade 779
Grade 8101
Grade 91
Enrollment over time
594’20
534’21
443’22
376’23
330’24
Down 44.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%Black 2%White <1%Two or more races <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.