At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Irving Middle School: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Irving Middle School
Irving Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Maywood. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to 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 Black (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.2%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Irving Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic34.2%
- Black62.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stevenson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
682 reported students
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Melrose Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Garfield Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Jane Addams Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Emerson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Public schools near Irving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle School Middle · Bellwood SD 88 | 06–08 | 614 | 0.7 mi |
| West 40 Reg Safe Sch Middle Prg Middle · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 06–08 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Stevenson Middle School Middle · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | 06–08 | 682 | 1.7 mi |
| Westchester Middle School Middle · Westchester SD 92-5 | 06–08 | 324 | 1.9 mi |
| Roosevelt School Middle · River Forest SD 90 | 05–08 | 625 | 2.2 mi |
| Forest Park Middle School Middle · Forest Park SD 91 | 06–08 | 186 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Irving Middle School
What grades does Irving Middle School serve?
Irving Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89.
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Irving Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 515 students and 41 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 Irving Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Irving Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Irving Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.3% 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 Irving Middle School in?
Irving Middle School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89, based in Melrose Park, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Irving Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt Middle School (0.7 mi), West 40 Reg Safe Sch Middle Prg (1 mi), Stevenson Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.