Colin Powell Middle Sch
Matteson, IL · ESD 159 · Grades 6 - 8
626th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Colin Powell Middle Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks Colin Powell Middle Sch 626th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Colin Powell Middle Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Colin Powell Middle Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 571 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.3% | 85.3% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 9.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Colin Powell Middle Sch
Typical home value $271K in zip 60443 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Colin Powell Middle Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4O W Huth Middle SchoolMatteson ESD 162 · 1.9 mi away476th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 24% - 3Sauk Elem SchoolMatteson ESD 162 · 2.3 mi away544th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 21% - 1Southwood Middle SchoolCountry Club Hills SD 160 · 2.4 mi away637th of 685
ELA 26% · Math 12% - 4Indiana Elem SchoolMatteson ESD 162 · 2.6 mi away430th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 26% - 9Summit Hill Junior High SchoolSummit Hill SD 161 · 2.8 mi away89th of 685
ELA 76% · Math 60% - 2Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and the ArtsPark Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 · 3 mi away594th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 10% - 5Parker Junior High SchoolFlossmoor SD 161 · 3.4 mi away369th of 685
ELA 58% · Math 27% - 6Central Middle SchoolCCSD 146 · 3.9 mi away287th of 685
ELA 66% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Colin Powell Middle Sch in?
Colin Powell Middle Sch is part of the ESD 159 district in Matteson, Illinois.
Is Colin Powell Middle Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Colin Powell Middle Sch 626th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Colin Powell Middle Sch?
Black 85%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 4%, White 1% (571 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Colin Powell Middle Sch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60443 is $271K 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.