Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Mchenry 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mchenry Middle School's student population of 707 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mchenry Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mchenry Middle School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mchenry Middle School's ranking?
Mchenry Middle School is ranked #1885 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mchenry Middle School often compared to?
Mchenry Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnsburg Jr High School, Nippersink Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mchenry Middle School?
707 students attend Mchenry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mchenry Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mchenry Middle School?
Mchenry Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mchenry Middle School offer ?
Mchenry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mchenry Middle School part of?
Mchenry Middle School is part of Mchenry CCSD 15 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / End of Trimester 3 / Last Day of Attendance
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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