Northwood Middle School vs. Alden-hebron Middle School
Should I attend Northwood Middle School or Alden-hebron 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
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Top Rankings
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Alden-hebron Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Northwood 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 89 students in grades 6-8, Alden-hebron Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
645 students
89 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1383 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
231
33
Grade 7 Students
206
20
Grade 8 Students
208
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
32%
28%
% Black
5%
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% White
60%
70%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
