Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Thayer J Hill Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (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 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thayer J Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thayer J Hill Middle School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thayer J Hill Middle 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 Thayer J Hill Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#699 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Thayer J Hill Middle School's ranking?
Thayer J Hill Middle School is ranked #699 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thayer J Hill Middle School often compared to?
Thayer J Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Still Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Thayer J Hill Middle School?
850 students attend Thayer J Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Thayer J Hill Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thayer J Hill Middle School?
Thayer J Hill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thayer J Hill Middle School offer ?
Thayer J Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thayer J Hill Middle School part of?
Thayer J Hill Middle School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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