Serving 174 students in grades 6-8, Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamlin Upper Grade Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is ranked #1767 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
174 students attend Hamlin Upper Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hamlin Upper Grade Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamlin Upper Grade Center offer ?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hamlin Upper Grade Center part of?
There are some academic programs, like lexia and things in that nature. There are art, music, sports, and extracurricular activities like drama club-scholastic bowl-environmental club. This school does Valedictorian and Saludictorian. There is a fitness award at the end of the year. The facilities are nice, airy, and clean. The level of parent involvement is improving at a very nice rate, as PTO hot lunches and similar activities arise.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - reniz
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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