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Emerson Middle School

8101 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL, 60714

About Emerson Middle School

Emerson Middle School in Niles, Illinois, is one of the best middle schools in Illinois because it focuses on academics, offers enrichment opportunities, and has a supportive learning environment. The school has about 16 students for every teacher, which means that each student gets personalized attention, structured routines, and opportunities to work with others. Recent academic data shows that about 53% of students are good at reading and about 42% are good at math. This means that their performance is steady and they are getting the right kind of help with their studies. Families looking for the best middle schools in Niles, Illinois like that the school focuses on preparing students for high school and developing the whole child.

Contact Information

Address

8101 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL, 60714

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Phone

(847) 318-8110

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 53% in Reading.
74
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
879
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 142 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Emerson Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

142

of 230 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.75%
Asian 7.96%
Hispanic 8.53%
Black 1.14%
Two+ Races 1.71%
Native Am. 0%
White
79.75%
Asian
7.96%
Hispanic
8.53%
Black
1.14%
Two+ Races
1.71%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 879
50.17%
441 Female
49.83%
438 Male

Student Population

879 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

879 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Emerson Middle School students earned recognition for excellence in writing, winning awards at a regional literacy competition. Student multimedia projects also received district honors.

FAQ

Q1. What literacy initiatives does Emerson offer?

Ans. Reading labs and writing workshops build literacy.

Q2. How is technology integrated?

Ans. Students produce multimedia projects using digital tools.

Q3. What academic supports exist?

Ans. Small-group instruction and assessments guide growth.

Q4. Are creative clubs available?

Ans. Art, writing, and media production clubs are offered.

Q5. How is positive culture promoted?

Ans. SEL lessons and schoolwide activities support respect.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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