Serving 910 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Creek Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Hickory Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Hickory Creek Middle School's student population of 910 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
Hickory Creek Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Creek Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Hickory Creek Middle School is ranked #23 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hickory Creek Middle School?
910 students attend Hickory Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hickory Creek Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Creek Middle School?
Hickory Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Creek Middle School offer ?
Hickory Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hickory Creek Middle School part of?
Hickory Creek Middle School is part of Frankfort CCSD 157c School District.
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Date
Spring Break - No School (District Calendar)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (District Calendar)
April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (District Calendar)
April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (District Calendar)
April 03, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (District Calendar)
April 04, 2025 (Friday)
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