Herscher Intermediate School

Po Box 504
Herscher, IL 60941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 351 students in grades 2-5, Herscher Intermediate School 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 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herscher Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Herscher Intermediate School's student population of 351 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Herscher Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herscher Intermediate School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#721 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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44%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herscher Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herscher Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Herscher Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Herscher Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Herscher Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Herscher Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herscher Intermediate School's ranking?
Herscher Intermediate School is ranked #721 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Herscher Intermediate School often compared to?
Herscher Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Herscher Intermediate School?
351 students attend Herscher Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Herscher Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herscher Intermediate School?
Herscher Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herscher Intermediate School offer ?
Herscher Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Herscher Intermediate School part of?
Herscher Intermediate School is part of Herscher CUSD 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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