Northwest Middle School vs. Hanson Park Elementary School
Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Hanson Park Elementary 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
Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hanson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Northwest 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,146 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hanson Park Elementary 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
486 students
1,146 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3089 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2477 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
12%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
118
Kindergarten Students
-
95
Grade 1 Students
-
98
Grade 2 Students
-
117
Grade 3 Students
-
86
Grade 4 Students
-
132
Grade 5 Students
-
108
Grade 6 Students
151
114
Grade 7 Students
160
124
Grade 8 Students
169
154
Grade 9 Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
94%
95%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
52%
