Serving 360 students in grades 5-8, Harold B Dawson Middle School 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Harold B Dawson Middle School 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 Harold B Dawson Middle School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Harold B Dawson Middle School?
360 students attend Harold B Dawson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harold B Dawson Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold B Dawson Middle School?
Harold B Dawson Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harold B Dawson Middle School offer ?
Harold B Dawson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harold B Dawson Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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