Viking Middle School

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Viking Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
4460 Old Grand Ave,  Gurnee, IL
Gurnee School District No. 56
3.5
568 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Patrick Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
34.1%
State Average
43%
Math
10.7%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
57%
Female
43%
Hispanic
47.5%
Black
22.5%
White
19.6%
Two or more races
6.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/7/2025
I absolutely love this school it has great teacher and I would recommend it
5.0 parent
8/11/2023
Special education team is great. My kids feel pretty safe at school. There could be less fights.
1.0 parent
4/5/2022
Out of control kids, racism rampant, incompetent staff
4.0 parent
9/20/2020
Our family is second generation Viking Middle School attendees. The opportunities to learn and excel are abundant. Several options to fast track well developed students and assist challenged students. IPAD curriculum is a plus to learn while engaging technology. Also serves as a great tool to maximi...

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Viking Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Gurnee, IL, in the Gurnee neighborhood, and is served by the Gurnee School District No. 56 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 568 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Viking Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $421,702. Discover additional schools in the area, like Warren Township High School - O'Plaine Campus, Waukegan High School, Warren Township High School, and more. Learn more about what Gurnee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Viking Middle School.

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