Serving 193 students in grades 6-8, Hamlin Upper Grade Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Hamlin Upper Grade Center's student population of 193 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamlin Upper Grade Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
28%
Black
12%
17%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamlin Upper Grade Center's ranking?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is ranked #1909 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
193 students attend Hamlin Upper Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hamlin Upper Grade Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamlin Upper Grade Center offer ?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hamlin Upper Grade Center part of?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is part of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/16/2011
There are some academic programs, like lexia and things in that nature. There are art, music, sports, and extracurricular activities like drama club-scholastic bowl-environmental club. This school does Valedictorian and Saludictorian. There is a fitness award at the end of the year. The facilities are nice, airy, and clean. The level of parent involvement is improving at a very nice rate, as PTO hot lunches and similar activities arise.
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