Located at 325 S. Kenilworth Ave., Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is part of the Oak Park District 97 public school system and is named after poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to receive a Pulitzer Prize. First opened in 1893, a new building debuted for Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in 2002 to include sixth through eighth grades.
Ranked as one of the top 200 most diverse public schools in the state of Illinois by Niche, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School enrolls 909 students who enjoy an average class size of 19 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. 32 percent of all students are proficient in both math and reading.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School believes extracurricular competition builds children's self-esteem and students can sign up for basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country or Special Olympics athletic programming in addition to required daily PE classes.
Interspersed between a challenging International Baccalaureate curriculum of math, literacy, language, social studies, science and math, students are encouraged to enhance their personal growth through the award-winning BRAVO performing arts initiative in theater and music.
Developing students' full potential through an arts-based academic program, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School shines as a champion of the humanities.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
325 S Kenilworth Ave,
Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Michael Michowski
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
2.96
Niche Grade
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.96
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
46%
White
50.5%
Black
18.1%
Hispanic
15.2%
Two or more races
12.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/12/2019
They have a bullying problem, I think mainly because they are not willing to classify bullying as bullying when it keeps happening. The policy is just something that looks good on paper. To me they empower bullies because there are no real consequences I've seen that actually work. The bullies continue to bully.
1/18/2017
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is a decent school for sure. The teachers are very dedicated and the academics there is good. One complaint I have is that there is a lack of discipline. The hallways are very chaotic, and the administration doesn't seem to care about the misbehavior of students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/15/2023
this school is absolutely terrible. the teachers are good but what about the kids? my kid is getting bullied everyday and I contact again and again but the teachers do nothing. I'm tired of It and we have decided to move out of here. if my kid is bullied because the color of his skin then i don't wa...
2/13/2023
crinj bc reasons also bullyism not great
1/24/2022
this school has had multiple fights though out the year and all teachers do is have the students do a survay. i do not recommend this school.
12/21/2021
My daughter just started and is loving it. Feels challenged, supported and has made great friends. I have seen school leadership open, willing to support students and families and working to improve the school's environment and academic results.
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List Price Range
$130K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
79
Average Home Value
$570,441
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Household Income
$132,387
% of College Grads
72.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,588 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.1%
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