Chicago Heights Middle School
Reported Enrollment
940
students
District
Chicago Heights SD 170
County Context Score
58/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1020 Dixie Hwy, Chicago Hts, IL, 60411
School District
Chicago Heights SD 170
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 170996006777
- District ID
- 1709960
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
940 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Chicago Heights Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Cook County has 1,402 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Chicago Heights Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Chicago Heights SD 170, Cook County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Chicago Heights Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Chicago Heights SD 170.
940 students
Chicago Heights Middle School reports 940 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 150 other middle schools in Cook County with enrollment data, 141 report fewer students and 9 report more. The peer median is 498 students.
151 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 498 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Chicago Heights SD 170 lists 9 primary, 1 middle, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
9
Middle
1
High
0
Other
1
Nearby context inside Chicago Heights SD 170
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School Profile FAQ
Is Chicago Heights Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Chicago Heights SD 170.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Chicago Heights Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Chicago Heights Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Chicago Heights Middle School with nearby schools?
Chicago Heights Middle School should be compared with 151 middle schools in Cook County, plus other schools in Chicago Heights SD 170. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Chicago Heights Middle School?
Before using Chicago Heights Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Chicago Heights SD 170.
Part of Chicago Heights SD 170
Chicago Heights Middle School is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,715 students across 11 schools.
Schools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
2,715
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Highland SchoolPK · OtherListed only
- Garfield Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Greenbriar Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Jefferson Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Kennedy Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lincoln Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Roosevelt Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- U S Grant Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Washington-McKinley Elem SchPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Wilson Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Cook County Schools
County Context Score
58/100
County-level composite across 1402 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.