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Hawthorn Middle School North vs. Hawthorn Middle School South

Should you attend Hawthorn Middle School North or Hawthorn Middle School South? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hawthorn Middle School North
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hawthorn Middle School South
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Hawthorn Middle School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Hawthorn Middle School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorn Middle School North ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorn Middle School South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
593 students
642 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorn Middle School North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorn Middle School South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorn Middle School North.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorn Middle School South.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorn Middle School North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorn Middle School South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School North with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#679 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#691 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorn Middle School North, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorn Middle School South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 30% in IL)
39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorn Middle School North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorn Middle School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorn Middle School North who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorn Middle School South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorn Middle School North by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hawthorn Middle School South by grade.
Grade 6 Students
176
208
Grade 7 Students
217
210
Grade 8 Students
200
224

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorn Middle School North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorn Middle School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorn Middle School North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorn Middle School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorn Middle School North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorn Middle School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorn Middle School North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorn Middle School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorn Middle School North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorn Middle School South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorn Middle School North, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorn Middle School South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorn Middle School North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorn Middle School South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorn Middle School North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorn Middle School South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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