Blackhawk Middle School vs. Fenton High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Fenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Blackhawk Middle School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, Fenton High School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
655 students
1,443 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1807 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Graduation Rate
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94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
209
-
Grade 7 Students
212
-
Grade 8 Students
234
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Grade 9 Students
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405
Grade 10 Students
-
323
Grade 11 Students
-
356
Grade 12 Students
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359
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
64%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
21%
28%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
16%