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Coolidge Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Phoenix, IL · NCES 173675003780

At a glance

Reported students

460

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois middle enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

292.5

Coolidge Middle School: 460 reported students.

State peer staffing position

36th percentile

11.8:1 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
564
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
12:1

What the reported data says about Coolidge Middle School

Coolidge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Holland SD 151. NCES reports 460 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (64.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.7%). English learners represent 14.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Coolidge Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
14.9%
Students with disabilities
12.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
99.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0.9%
  • Hispanic33.7%
  • Black64.8%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.7%

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.

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Public schools near Coolidge 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Brooks Middle School

Middle · Harvey SD 152

06–084551 mi
Roosevelt Junior High School

Middle · Dolton SD 148

07–081301.5 mi
McKinley Jr High School

Middle · South Holland SD 150

06–082872.1 mi
Rosa L Parks Middle School

Middle · W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147

05–083202.3 mi
Washington Junior High

Middle · Dolton SD 148

07–081182.4 mi
Lincoln Junior High School

Middle · Dolton SD 148

07–081682.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about Coolidge Middle School

What grades does Coolidge Middle School serve?

Coolidge Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South Holland SD 151.

How many students attend Coolidge Middle School?

Coolidge Middle School reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Coolidge Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 460 students and 39 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 Coolidge Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Coolidge Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Holland SD 151 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Coolidge Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.3% 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 Coolidge Middle School in?

Coolidge Middle School is part of South Holland SD 151, based in South Holland, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Coolidge Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooks Middle School (1 mi), Roosevelt Junior High School (1.5 mi), McKinley Jr High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.