Nathan Hale Primary School
Nathan Hale Primary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Nathan Hale Primary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nathan Hale Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nathan Hale Primary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nathan Hale Primary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Primary School is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1821 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 26% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 34% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cook County 130 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nathan Hale Primary School is A B Shepard High School (campus) (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nathan Hale Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nathan Hale Intermediate (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Midlothian Care Program Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 60 students
0.0 miles
5318 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9955 0 Inquire with school 60 - Midlothian Nathan Hale Intermediate Math: 16% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 251 students10
0.0 miles
5312 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399 0 4-5 251 - Midlothian Nathan Hale Middle School Math: 9% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 406 students10
0.1 miles
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690 0.1 6-8 406 - Palos Heights Indian Hill Grades: PK-K | 114 students
1.2 miles
12800 S Austin Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 597-1285 1.2 PK-K 114 - Midlothian Kolmar Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 608 students10
1.4 miles
4500 143rd St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6747 1.4 K-8 608
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