Serving 760 students in grades 5-6, Highcrest Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 760 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Highcrest Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highcrest Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Highcrest Middle School is ranked #74 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Highcrest Middle School?
760 students attend Highcrest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Highcrest Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highcrest Middle School?
Highcrest Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highcrest Middle School offer ?
Highcrest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Highcrest Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 760 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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