Serving 374 students in grades 2-5, Herscher Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Herscher Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herscher Intermediate School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Herscher Intermediate School is ranked #732 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Herscher Intermediate School often compared to?
Herscher Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Herscher Intermediate School?
374 students attend Herscher Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Herscher Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herscher Intermediate School?
Herscher Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herscher Intermediate School offer ?
Herscher Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Herscher Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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