Overview
Northwest Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 532 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60639
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993003567
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment532
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino92.5%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)