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NORTHWEST
https://northwest.cps.edu
5252 W PALMER St, Chicago, Illinois, 60639
74, 65
Student Body: 524
About the school

Northwest Middle School is a Level 1, neighborhood school located in the Belmont-Cragin neighborhood and serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Northwest strives to prepare students for high school, college, and career. Students of Northwest Middle School have academic, critical thinking, and social skills that help them address complex issues.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
Refugee Services
N/A
School Grades
6,7,8
Significantly Modified Curriculum
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Not Accessible
Dress Code
Yes
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
08:30 AM-03:30 PM

Demographics

0.4%
Asian
1.9%
Black
94.8%
Hispanic
2.3%
White
0.6%
Other

School Stats

15.1%
Diverse Learners
55.9%
Limited English
11.8%
Mobility Rate
41.9%
Chronic Truancy
82.4%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Clay Creations
  • Crochet
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Drawing
  • Mosaics
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Violin/Strings

Health And Wellness

  • Common Threads
  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • First Aid Training
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Physical Education
  • Recess Daily
  • School-based Dental Services
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Book Club
  • CPR Classes
  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cooking Club
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Math/Science Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parent Patrol
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Algebra
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Help
  • Science Club
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

88.6%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
N/A
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: %)
0
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
N/A
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: N/A%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Intensive Support
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.

NORTHWEST-Open Enrollment-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
6-8
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 14
  • Number of offers: 0