Northwest Middle School is a public school on Palmer Street that serves about 500 students from sixth to eighth grade. The school has earned Chicago Public School’s Level 1 designation, which means it is one of the city’s highest performing schools. It works to ensure students are prepared for high school, including offering middle school to high school transition workshops and Chicago Public School’s Freshmen Connection program.
The school also offers technology and visual arts instruction. Students are required to wear uniforms. Students can participate in creative activities like choir, dance, band, and art. Extracurricular activities include chess team, book club, cooking club, science club, yearbook club and cooking club.
The school also offers services to parents such as parenting classes and family counseling. Northwest Middle School has an Established Supportive School certification from Chicago Public Schools for its work around students' social and emotional learning, according to the school district's website.
Northwest Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
5252 W Palmer St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Marilyn F Strojny
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
7%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
546:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
93.4%
Black
3.3%
White
2.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/15/2020
I went to this school, I guess it was pretty decent. This school has a lot of great teachers, I really miss it. I've been in this school for all 3 years. 6-8. It doesn't just prep you for high school and college, but it gives you great life skills you can use throughout your life. You make really good friends, My middle school years were really fun thanks to northwest, I don't see myself going to any other middle school :) There is a lot of great sports and clubs, I recommend track and field, softball, art club, and Band.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/24/2023
Horrible school. I have worked there. The girls get sexually harassed and bullied. The teachers get bullied as well. The students constantly make remarks about teacher’s appearance, weight, and sexual orientation. The students also have multiple instagram pages in which they harass teachers and stud...
1/6/2015
So, I went to this school last year and I hated it and still do. The teachers were great, they love their students but my classmates were very disrespectful and rude. Whenever there are subs in the classroom, the kids act like monkeys and are very annoying. We almost got our luncheon taken away beca...
3/10/2014
Hi i am a student in the 6th.And I find it sad that when the teacher is trying to teach the class the students. And the student constantly interrupt him and if you are trying to learn something it is very distracting. The students are so bad that the teacher dose not want to come to school. And ther...
10/27/2013
We'll i am please to say that teachers are great. They take the time to help your child and motivate them to be better at what they can. I love that every one knows my child not because she is cute, funny or gets along with everyone. They know my child because she gets all A's because she likes to r...
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Attendance Zone
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List Price Range
$159K - $591K
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$360,316
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
59%
Household Income
$78,237
% of College Grads
16.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,216 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
56.1%
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