Serving 788 students in grades 5-8, Big Hollow Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Hollow Middle School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Hollow Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Hollow Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1945 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
26%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
59%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Hollow Middle School's ranking?
Big Hollow Middle School is ranked #1945 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Big Hollow Middle School often compared to?
Big Hollow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton School, Barrington Middle Sch Station by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Big Hollow Middle School?
788 students attend Big Hollow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Big Hollow Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Hollow Middle School?
Big Hollow Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Hollow Middle School offer ?
Big Hollow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Big Hollow Middle School part of?
Big Hollow Middle School is part of Big Hollow SD 38 School District.
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