Colin Powell Middle Sch
#558 of 670 middle schools in Illinois
#13139 of 15,369 nationally
About Colin Powell Middle Sch
Colin Powell Middle Sch is a public middle located in Matteson, in the Esd 159 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 564 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 558th of 670 ranked middle schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 564.
There are 6 schools in Matteson; Colin Powell Middle Sch ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)9%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Colin Powell Middle Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Colin Powell Middle Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 897 m away
Woodgate Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 1.3 km away
Marya Yates Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 2.3 km away
Rich Township High School
Olympia Fields · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,433 students · 2.9 km away
O W Huth Middle School
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
421 students · 3.1 km away
Arcadia Elem School
Olympia Fields · Public elementary · Grades K–4
516 students · 3.2 km away
Matteson Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
420 students · 3.4 km away
Sauk Elem School
Richton Park · Public middle · Grades 4–6
281 students · 3.7 km away
Southland College Prep Chtr HS
Richton Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
584 students · 3.7 km away
Southwood Middle School
Country Club Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Madison Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
566 students
Summit Hill Junior High School
Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students
Central School
Glencoe · Public middle · Grades 5–8
561 students
Central Middle School
Evergreen Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Centralia Jr High School
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 4–8
559 students
Larsen Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
570 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Colin Powell Middle Sch a good school?
Colin Powell Middle Sch has a Success Index (US) of 23.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #558 of 670 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Colin Powell Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Colin Powell Middle Sch ranks #558 of 670 middle schools in Illinois and #13139 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Colin Powell Middle Sch?
Colin Powell Middle Sch had 564 students in 2025.
Is Colin Powell Middle Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Colin Powell Middle Sch is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Colin Powell Middle Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Colin Powell Middle Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.