Hinsdale Middle School

100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Hinsdale 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 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hinsdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Hinsdale Middle School's student population of 784 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
784 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale Middle School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#64 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hinsdale Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
65%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hinsdale Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hinsdale Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Hinsdale Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hinsdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hinsdale Middle School's ranking?
Hinsdale Middle School is ranked #64 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hinsdale Middle School often compared to?
Hinsdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarendon Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hinsdale Middle School?
784 students attend Hinsdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hinsdale Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinsdale Middle School?
Hinsdale Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinsdale Middle School offer ?
Hinsdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hinsdale Middle School part of?
Hinsdale Middle School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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