Hawthorn Middle School South vs. Vernon Hills High School
Should you attend Hawthorn Middle School South or Vernon Hills High 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
Hawthorn Middle School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Vernon Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorn Middle School South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,480 students in grades 9-12, Vernon Hills High 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 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
642 students
1,480 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
118 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#148 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
56%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
76%
Graduation Rate
n/a
95%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
208
-
Grade 7 Students
210
-
Grade 8 Students
224
-
Grade 9 Students
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351
Grade 10 Students
-
361
Grade 11 Students
-
352
Grade 12 Students
-
416
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
24%
23%


% Hispanic
26%
17%


% Black
5%
3%


% White
41%
50%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.67


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
11%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%

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