Herget Middle School vs. Fischer Middle School
Should I attend Herget Middle School or Fischer 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
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Fischer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Herget 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 821 students in grades 6-8, Fischer 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
628 students
821 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2370 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1528 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
212
282
Grade 7 Students
195
263
Grade 8 Students
221
276
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
14%
% Hispanic
58%
28%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
29%
36%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
