Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Jack Hille Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jack Hille Middle School's student population of 528 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jack Hille Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack Hille Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1789 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
30%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack Hille Middle School's ranking?
Jack Hille Middle School is ranked #1789 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jack Hille Middle School?
528 students attend Jack Hille Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jack Hille Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack Hille Middle School?
Jack Hille Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jack Hille Middle School offer ?
Jack Hille Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jack Hille Middle School part of?
Jack Hille Middle School is part of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District.
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