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Algonquin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 519 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 15, 2010

Our daughter entered 6th grade last fall and had previously attended a private school, so we were a little nervous about AMS. Our trepidation was unwarranted--our daughter LOVES everything about this school and we have been very impressed with the activities, clubs, parental involvement and communication from the teachers and school, as well as the education she has received.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2009

Algonquin Middle School is a great school. I am on my fourth child in this school and AMS has done nothing but improved. The student involvement, sports, clubs, and staff are wonderful! I would recommend this school to anyone. You will be very pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

I have my third child at AMS and have seen the school evolve over the past 7 years. The teachers and administration are very responsive to the needs of the child including both weaker students and gifted students. Parent involvement is high and welcome by all District 300 schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

533 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Low income79%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Low income82%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)72%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income81%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)52%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income76%
Non-low income89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)62%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Low income76%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)45%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income86%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)45%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income90%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)61%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 53%
Hispanic 13% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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520 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: (847) 532-7100

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