Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Nathan Hale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Middle School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Middle School?
335 students attend Nathan Hale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nathan Hale Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Middle School?
Nathan Hale Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Middle School offer ?
Nathan Hale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nathan Hale Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
