Emerson Middle School

Emerson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
8101 N Cumberland Ave,  Niles, IL
Park Ridge - Niles District 64
4.0
4.2
856 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. James Morrison, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
883:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
White
78.9%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/17/2019
A good school. Nice kids. Very little to no bullies. A+.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 student
6/10/2025
The school itself is fine, it’s just the students that make my school year unbearable. Teachers are helpful and are able to make the students day better. The teachers I have are very supportive and don’t mind late work. They push me to do my best, while being understanding in the process. The school...
5.0 parent
2/19/2024
My niece and nephew have gone through this school and are BEYOND accelerated at Maine South. Emerson is just such a great well-rounded school that the entire state of IL should be jealous of.
3.0 other
6/7/2023
being socially anxious, i had a horrible time at this school. definitely recommend trying to look somewhere else if you have a kid that struggles social anxiety.
5.0 student
8/10/2017
GREAT AND BEST SCHOOL EVER BEST TEACHERS.

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Emerson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Niles, IL and is served by the Park Ridge - Niles District 64 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 856 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Emerson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $551,592. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maine East High School, Maine South High School, Notre Dame College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Niles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emerson Middle School.

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