Parkland School vs. Alden-hebron Middle School
Should you attend Parkland School or Alden-hebron 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
Parkland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
Alden-hebron Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 680 students in grades 6-8, Parkland 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 17% (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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 87 students in grades 6-8, Alden-hebron Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
680 students
87 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1855 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1382 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Grade 6 Students
215
30
Grade 7 Students
223
34
Grade 8 Students
242
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
64%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
