Overview
Emerson Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Niles, Illinois. The school enrolls 890 students. It is part of the Park Ridge CCSD 64 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
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
6% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPark Ridge CCSD 64
County17031
CityNiles
ZIP60714
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173084002472
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment890
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American6.0%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.8%
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 %6%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)