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NORTHWEST
https://northwest.cps.edu
5252 W PALMER St, Chicago, Illinois, 60639
57, 65, 73, 74, 85
Student Body: 517
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

0.0%
Asian
2.3%
Black
96.3%
Hispanic
1.0%
White
0.4%
Other

School Stats

18.0%
Diverse Learners
57.8%
Limited English
11.8%
Mobility Rate
41.9%
Chronic Truancy
88.2%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Clay Creations
  • Crochet
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fiber Arts
  • Figure Drawing
  • Guitar
  • Mixed Media
  • Mosaics
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Rock Band
  • Sketching
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Violin/Strings

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • First Aid Training
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Mobile Asthma Provider
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Peer Mentors

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Workshops
  • CPR Classes
  • Community Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cooking Club
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parent Patrol
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Help
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Exercise
  • Fitness Basics
  • Flag Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Touch Football
  • Volleyball
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

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
  • Number of applications: 13
  • Number of offers: 12