Serving 666 students in grades 7-8, Herrick Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Herrick Middle School 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 Herrick Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Herrick Middle School is ranked #411 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Herrick Middle School often compared to?
Herrick Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O Neill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Herrick Middle School?
666 students attend Herrick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Herrick Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Herrick Middle School?
Herrick Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herrick Middle School offer ?
Herrick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Herrick Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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