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Shields Middle School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades 5 to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Shields Middle School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Shields Middle School is a public school for grades 5 through 8. It reported 330 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Chicago. There are about 10.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.5 teachers in all). It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 325 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Phone	(773) 535-7115
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	5 to 8
Students (2024-25)	330
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.5
Students per teacher	10.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993006207). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Shields Middle School serve?

Shields Middle School serves grades 5 through 8.

How many students attend Shields Middle School?

Shields Middle School reported 330 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shields Middle School?

About 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 330 students and 30.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Shields Middle School a public or charter school?

Shields Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Shields Middle School in?

Shields Middle School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Shields Middle School located?

Shields Middle School is at 2611 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60632. The phone number is (773) 535-7115.

How many other schools are near Shields Middle School?

There are 325 other schools within 5 miles of Shields Middle School in our directory.