Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island, IL · Cook County SD 130 · Grades 6 - 8
591st of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks Veterans Memorial Middle Sch 591st of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 350 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.9% | 63.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 25.1% | 30.3% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 8.2% | 5.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Typical home value $204K in zip 60406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Everett F Kerr Middle SchoolCook County SD 130 · 0.8 mi away517th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 18% - 1Calumet Elem SchoolCalumet Public SD 132 · 1.5 mi away617th of 685
ELA 37% · Math 5% - 4Hamlin Upper Grade CenterAtwood Heights SD 125 · 1.7 mi away425th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 16% - 5Prairie Jr High SchoolAlsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 · 2.5 mi away357th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 28% - 4Kellar SchoolPosen-Robbins ESD 143-5 · 2.5 mi away471st of 685
ELA 50% · Math 21% - 1Rosa L Parks Middle SchoolW Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 · 3.3 mi away672nd of 685
ELA 21% · Math 4% - 1Washington Junior HighDolton SD 148 · 3.3 mi away622nd of 685
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 3Nathan Hale Middle SchoolCook County SD 130 · 3.7 mi away548th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Veterans Memorial Middle Sch in?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is part of the Cook County SD 130 district in Blue Island, Illinois.
Is Veterans Memorial Middle Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Veterans Memorial Middle Sch 591st of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
Hispanic 63%, Black 30%, White 5%, Two or more races 1% (350 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Veterans Memorial Middle Sch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60406 is $204K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.