Hadley Junior High School

240 Hawthorne Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Hadley Junior High is located in Glen Ellyn, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Named for former school superintendent, William M. Hadley, the school is the main middle school that feeds into Glenbard ...
Serving 1,111 students in grades 6-8, Hadley Junior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hadley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Hadley Junior High School's student population of 1,111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1956

School Rankings

Hadley Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hadley Junior High School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#205 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(20-21)
49%
28%
65%
30%
77%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hadley Junior High School's ranking?
Hadley Junior High School is ranked #205 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hadley Junior High School often compared to?
Hadley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hadley Junior High School?
1,111 students attend Hadley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hadley Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hadley Junior High School?
Hadley Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hadley Junior High School offer ?
Hadley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hadley Junior High School part of?
Hadley Junior High School is part of Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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