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Glen Crest Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 682 students

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Posted March 31, 2011

I like the school, but the one thing I absolutely hate about Glen Crest is the students. The students do not care about education whatsoever. All they care about is being popular and their friends. To be honest, my favorite part of the school day is learning in science and all the other classes. I hate the school so much, but it's not the school's fault. The teachers are great and the food is ok. There are excellent after school activities. I'm in Chess Club, Math Team, Science Club, Track and Field, and Intramural Flag Football. I think it's kind of funny about how the students there don't care about their future. By the way, I am in 8th grade at Glen Crest now. You could say I'm a nerd considering I love learning and I don't look forward to going to school to talk with friends (I don't have any real friends, only study buddies). Don't get me wrong, it's not every person in the school doesn't care about there future. A good 10% actually do get good grades. Bullying is only a problem in 6th and 7th grade. By 8th, everyone respects one another. The principal doesn't do anything really. He's just there and I just see him in the halls. I would love this school if the students cared.


Posted January 30, 2010

I' m a student, at Glen Crest and I love this school. Until you have attended a day at this school, you can't judge it. No school is perfect, but to me, Glen Crest has been the best school I have ever attanded! I thank all of my teachers for the best 3 school years of my life!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 4, 2009

There is a large bullying problem at this school which has been ignored or insufficiently addressed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2009

I'm in 7 grade now, and alot of the teachers are really nice, but the thing is, if students are doing bad stuff, the teachers let it slide way to often. But other then that I love Glen Crest!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2009

Very supportive staff and families
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2009

I go to Glen Crest right now too, 6th grade,And its awsome. They have so many exter activities, such as inturmural sports, art club, drama club, and even a chess/math team. The food is awsome, and we get a lot of really useful education, do lots of fun simulatios, and make new friends. The teachers are the greatest. Over all a great school. Go Spartans!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 14, 2009

I go to this school right now. I'm in my first year. And to tell you the truth its just okay. I dont like it but i dont hate it. There are way to many rules to follow. Our principal is a jerk. I'm glad we are getting a new one. And some of the teachers are nice but some are just plain mean.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 28, 2008

i attended glen crest and am now in high school. i have very mixed feelings about the school. there are a wide range of sports, however as far as cuts go, it's very biused. its a very safe school, however if you are in a certain group or get on the wrong side of someone dangerous situations can come. this happens rarely but has happened. the education is generally good, most of the teachers are very good. there are a few questionable ones. very good music programs, no complaints there. overall a pretty good school. i enjoyed it for the most part.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 8, 2008

I think it is a great school. My son is doing very well at the school because he is highly motivated and encouraged by the teachers and the whole system itself. It is also good in discipline, they make sure that new students are not bullied by the seniors or the naughty ones!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

This school rocks it is the best they give you the most up right respect that an adult can give you I love Glen Crest Middle school. I would choose this school over any other school in the counrty. They are go physically as in sports mnetally as in learning and acidemically as in clubs and classes.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 16, 2007

This school goes completely overboard with meaningless rules and regulations. It is amazing that any child says they enjoy going to school here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2005

Great School my daughter really enjoys it. They have a lot of clubs and sports. It's an amazing school.
—Submitted by Linda, a parent


Posted August 10, 2005

Glen Crest is an awesome school to go to and I enjoy it so much. Us kids have so much fun and learn so much every day we set foot in the classroom. Our teachers are awesome and the food isn't half bad. I believe if your looking for a great school for your child, Glen Crest should be your number one choice.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

693 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

691 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

693 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

691 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

693 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

691 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black76%
Asian82%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income80%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Black76%
Asian81%
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income85%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)62%
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black58%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Multiracial100%
White95%
Low income77%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Black50%
Asian91%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial100%
White94%
Low income64%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)44%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
Black29%
Asian91%
Hispanic77%
Multiracial92%
White96%
Low income61%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black66%
Asian92%
Hispanic96%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income81%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black88%
Asian92%
Hispanic100%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Low income88%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)83%
Students without disabilities97%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 74% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
Black 8% 19%
Hispanic 8% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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725 Sheehan Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (630) 469-5220

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