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Hiawatha Jr/sr High School vs. Genoa-kingston Middle School

Should you attend Hiawatha Jr/sr High School or Genoa-kingston Middle School? 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
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Genoa-kingston Middle School
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 211 students in grades 6-12, Hiawatha Jr/sr High 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Genoa-kingston Middle School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
211 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Genoa-kingston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Genoa-kingston Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Genoa-kingston Middle School 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 Hiawatha Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2529 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1372 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Genoa-kingston Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Genoa-kingston Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
28
109
Grade 7 Students
28
118
Grade 8 Students
37
122
Grade 9 Students
27
-
Grade 10 Students
30
-
Grade 11 Students
27
-
Grade 12 Students
34
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Genoa-kingston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District 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
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District 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
24%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District 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 Genoa-kingston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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