Dirksen Middle School serves 877 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
877 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)59%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
61%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Dirksen Middle School?
877 students attend Dirksen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dirksen Middle School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dirksen Middle School?
Dirksen Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dirksen Middle School offer ?
Dirksen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dirksen Middle School part of?
Dirksen Middle School is part of Dolton School District 149.
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