Emerson Middle School

880 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Emerson Middle School, located at 8101 Cumberland Ave in Niles, Illinois, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Niles Elementary School District 71. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with exploratory programs, Emerson aims to prepare students for the academic demands of high school while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional maturity.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community involvement and its focus on creating a sense of belonging for its diverse student body. With a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and enrichment opportunities, Emerson Middle School encourages students to discover their individual talents and interests. The faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative culture, working closely with parents and the broader Niles community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

880

Total Students

71.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	694
Hispanic	84
Black	13
Asian	65
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	8

White
694 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
84 (9.5 %)
Asian
65 (7.4 %)
Two or More
16 (1.8 %)
Black
13 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Park Ridge CCSD 64
Phone:	(847)318-8110
Website:	http://d64.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 301

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 305