Hanson Park Elementary School vs. Northwest Middle School
Should I attend Hanson Park Elementary School or Northwest Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hanson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,123 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hanson Park Elementary School 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
1,123 students
498 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3216 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
109
-
Kindergarten Students
90
-
Grade 1 Students
114
-
Grade 2 Students
91
-
Grade 3 Students
117
-
Grade 4 Students
105
-
Grade 5 Students
112
-
Grade 6 Students
107
159
Grade 7 Students
137
159
Grade 8 Students
141
179
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
97%
94%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
5%
