Serving 448 students in grades 6-8, Clarendon Hills Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarendon Hills Middle School serves the northwest part of Clarendon Hills, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarendon Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarendon Hills Middle School's student population of 448 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Clarendon Hills Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarendon Hills Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
71%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarendon Hills Middle School's ranking?
Clarendon Hills Middle School is ranked #75 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clarendon Hills Middle School often compared to?
Clarendon Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hinsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Hills Middle School?
448 students attend Clarendon Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clarendon Hills Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarendon Hills Middle School?
Clarendon Hills Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarendon Hills Middle School offer ?
Clarendon Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clarendon Hills Middle School part of?
Clarendon Hills Middle School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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