Serving 188 students in grades 6-8, Fieldcrest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fieldcrest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fieldcrest Middle School's student population of 188 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fieldcrest Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fieldcrest Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fieldcrest Middle School's ranking?
Fieldcrest Middle School is ranked #1538 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fieldcrest Middle School?
188 students attend Fieldcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fieldcrest Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fieldcrest Middle School?
Fieldcrest Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fieldcrest Middle School offer ?
Fieldcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fieldcrest Middle School part of?
Fieldcrest Middle School is part of Fieldcrest CUSD 6 School District.
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Last Day of Student Attendance
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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