Herrick Middle School vs. O Neill Middle School
Should I attend Herrick Middle School or O Neill 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
Herrick Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
O Neill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 662 students in grades 7-8, Herrick Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades 7-8, O Neill Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
662 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#237 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
330
202
Grade 8 Students
331
212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
79%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
