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Shields Middle School

Shields Middle School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades 5–8, rated C, with 330 students and a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 38% in English Language Arts, 24% in Science and 15% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
330
Students per teacher
10.8:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts38%
Science24%
Math15%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic97%
Black2%
White1%
Two or more races1%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-42.7%
Prior-year enrollment
576

Homes assigned to this school

2,261 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Shields Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Phone
(773) 535-7115
Website
cps.k12.il.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993006207
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

District rating
C+
Schools
643
Students
324,130
Spending per student
$21,421
Teachers (FTE)
23,532
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Shields Middle School

How is Shields Middle School rated?

Shields Middle School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chicago Public School District 299 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Shields Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Shields Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 38% in English Language Arts, 24% in Science and 15% in Math.

What grades does Shields Middle School serve?

Shields Middle School serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Shields Middle School?

330 students attend Shields Middle School, down from 576 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Shields Middle School?

TopHap matches 2,261 residential properties to Shields Middle School in and around Chicago. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Shields Middle School in?

Shields Middle School is part of Chicago Public School District 299, which reports 643 schools, 324,130 students and $21,421 of spending per student.