Emerson Middle School
Niles, IL · Park Ridge CCSD 64 · Grades 6 - 8
75th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
Emerson Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Middle School 75th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 89th in 2025.
Emerson Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Emerson Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 879 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.8% | 79.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 8.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 8.0% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Emerson Middle School
Typical home value $412K in zip 60714 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Emerson Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Gemini Middle SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 1.2 mi away337th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 36% - 10Lincoln Middle SchoolPark Ridge CCSD 64 · 1.4 mi away59th of 685
ELA 79% · Math 64% - 8Golf Middle SchoolGolf ESD 67 · 2.5 mi away142nd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 60% - 9Springman Middle SchoolGlenview CCSD 34 · 2.7 mi away104th of 685
ELA 75% · Math 57% - 6Algonquin Middle SchoolCCSD 62 · 3.7 mi away281st of 685
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 4Lincoln Jr High SchoolSkokie SD 69 · 4 mi away444th of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 6Chippewa Middle SchoolCCSD 62 · 4.3 mi away295th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 9Attea Middle SchoolGlenview CCSD 34 · 4.4 mi away80th of 685
ELA 81% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson Middle School in?
Emerson Middle School is part of the Park Ridge CCSD 64 district in Niles, Illinois.
Is Emerson Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Middle School 75th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Middle School?
White 80%, Hispanic 9%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 2% (879 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60714 is $412K 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.