Shields Middle School

Shields Middle School is a public school located in Chicago, IL.

Shields Middle School has great academic opportunities for students.

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Shields Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8

2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL

Brighton Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

3.3

5.0

534 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Peter Auffant

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
38%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

573:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.8%	Female 48.2%
Hispanic 97.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Works Here

9/2/2021

It just sucks I think it could be better I dislike it very much Too much time in a day wasted that I don't get to spend with Ahava sucks honestly O //\ /\

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5.0 parent

5/18/2022

Shields Middle is a wonderful school with an amazing staff. We've been part of the SMS family for six years now. My son entered the sixth grade at this school with an IEP and very low grades especially in math. For years he kept getting an F. 'But the team at Shields Middle helped my son improve his...

5.0 parent

5/18/2022

This school is an excellent school. The principal and vice principal work so hard at making this school a great environment For students and staff. The teachers are dedicated to their students. This school environment is friendly and welcoming to parents. The options of after school activities and s...

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List Price Range

$147K - $597K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$329,526

Median Lot Size

3,049 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Average Household Income

$62,994

% of College Grads

12.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,248 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

77.4%

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2 Baths
1,870 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
700 Sq Ft

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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft

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$390,000

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2 Baths

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2 Baths
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2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft

4345 S Artesian Ave
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Chicago, IL

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1 Bath
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Kelly High School

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Public

BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS

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B+

Gage Park High School

9th to 12th
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C-

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Playground

La Villita Park

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Illinois Cook County Chicago 60632 Brighton Park

Shields Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Shields Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $329,526. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kelly High School, BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS, Gage Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shields Middle School.

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