Fischer Middle School vs. Herget Middle School
Should you attend Fischer Middle School or Herget Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fischer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 927 students in grades 6-8, Fischer Middle School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Herget 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
927 students
584 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2317 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
281
174
Grade 7 Students
332
210
Grade 8 Students
314
199
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
61%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
37%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
