Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Reported Enrollment
958
students
District
Oak Park ESD 97
County Context Score
58/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
325 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302
School District
Oak Park ESD 97
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 172925004581
- District ID
- 1729250
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
958 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
Gwendolyn Brooks 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.
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This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Oak Park ESD 97, 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Oak Park ESD 97.
958 students
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School reports 958 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 150 other middle schools in Cook County with enrollment data, 142 report fewer students and 8 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.
10 district schools
Oak Park ESD 97 lists 8 primary, 2 middle 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
8
Middle
2
High
0
Other
0
Nearby context inside Oak Park ESD 97
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School Profile FAQ
Is Gwendolyn Brooks 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 Oak Park ESD 97.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Gwendolyn Brooks 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 Gwendolyn Brooks 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School with nearby schools?
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School should be compared with 151 middle schools in Cook County, plus other schools in Oak Park ESD 97. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
Before using Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Oak Park ESD 97.
Part of Oak Park ESD 97
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,546 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
5,546
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Horace Mann Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Irving Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Longfellow Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Oliver W Holmes Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Whittier Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- William Beye Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- William Hatch Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Percy Julian Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed 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.