Everett F Kerr Middle School in Blue Island, IL

At a glance

Reported students

304

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

29.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

287

Everett F Kerr Middle School: 304 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

10.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 323
Teachers (FTE): 38
Student–teacher ratio: 8.5:1

What the reported data says about Everett F Kerr Middle School

Everett F Kerr Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Blue Island. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Cook County SD 130. NCES reports 304 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.3%) and Black (12.2%). English learners represent 25.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Everett F Kerr Middle School

1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 25.7%
Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 81.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.33
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.2%
Hispanic80.3%
Black12.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Nathan Hale Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

334 reported students

Veterans Memorial Middle Sch

Middle · Grades 06–08

361 reported students

A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy

Middle · Grades 03–08

0 reported students

Paul Revere Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

318 reported students

Nathan Hale Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

334 reported students

George Washington Elementary Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–05

270 reported students

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Public schools near Everett F Kerr Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Middle · Cook County SD 130	06–08	361	0.8 mi
A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy Middle · Cook County SD 130	03–08	0	1.1 mi
Calumet Elem School Middle · Calumet Public SD 132	06–08	316	1.4 mi
Hamlin Upper Grade Center Middle · Atwood Heights SD 125	06–08	182	1.8 mi
Kellar School Middle · Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5	06–08	431	1.9 mi
Rosa L Parks Middle School Middle · W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147	05–08	320	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Everett F Kerr Middle School

What grades does Everett F Kerr Middle School serve?

Everett F Kerr Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cook County SD 130.

How many students attend Everett F Kerr Middle School?

Everett F Kerr Middle School reported 304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Everett F Kerr Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 304 students and 29.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Everett F Kerr Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Everett F Kerr Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cook County SD 130 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Everett F Kerr Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

81.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Everett F Kerr Middle School in?

Everett F Kerr Middle School is part of Cook County SD 130, based in Blue Island, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Everett F Kerr Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (0.8 mi), A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy (1.1 mi), Calumet Elem School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.