Glenwood Middle School
Chatham, IL · Ball Chatham CUSD 5 · Grades 7 - 8
278th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
Glenwood Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Glenwood Middle School 278th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 60th in 2025.
Glenwood Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Glenwood Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 771 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 75.1% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 8.6% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 6.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 5.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Glenwood Middle School
Typical home value $309K in zip 62629 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Glenwood Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Glenwood Intermediate SchBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 0.2 mi away196th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 1Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.1 mi away679th of 685
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 3Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.8 mi away504th of 685
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 8Auburn Jr High at DivernonAuburn CUSD 10 · 7.6 mi away203rd of 685
ELA 75% · Math 37% - 7Rochester Jr High SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 8.4 mi away257th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 36% - 8Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 8.6 mi away140th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 45% - 1Washington Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 8.7 mi away685th of 685
ELA 10% · Math 3% - 1U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 8.7 mi away667th of 685
ELA 20% · Math 7%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Glenwood Middle School in?
Glenwood Middle School is part of the Ball Chatham CUSD 5 district in Chatham, Illinois.
Is Glenwood Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Glenwood Middle School 278th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Glenwood Middle School?
White 75%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 7%, Black 5% (771 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Glenwood Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62629 is $309K 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.