B+
Chippewa Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
123 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · (847) 824-1503 · Part of Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62
Students
652
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Chippewa Middle School
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
123 N 8th Ave, Des Plaines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6224
Grade 7218
Grade 8210
Enrollment over time
604’20
615’21
615’22
665’23
652’24
Up 7.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 40%Hispanic 29%Asian 20%Black 6%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.