Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorn Middle School South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Hawthorn Middle School South ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Middle School South is 0.69, which is equal to 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Middle School South?
656 students attend Hawthorn Middle School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hawthorn Middle School South students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Middle School South?
Hawthorn Middle School South has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Middle School South offer ?
Hawthorn Middle School South offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hawthorn Middle School South part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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