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Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School vs. H H Conrady Jr High School

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School Overview

School
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
H H Conrady Jr High School
7950 W 97th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

H H Conrady Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,087 students in grades 6-8, Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, H H Conrady Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,087 students
1,013 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at H H Conrady Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H H Conrady Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at H H Conrady Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Palos SD 117 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

#1789 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#226 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Lawn-hometown Middle 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Top 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H H Conrady Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
62%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in IL)
60%
(Top 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of H H Conrady Jr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
347
324
Grade 7 Students
376
350
Grade 8 Students
364
339

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 Asian at H H Conrady Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Palos SD 117 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
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Palos SD 117 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
35%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Palos SD 117 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
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 H H Conrady Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Palos SD 117 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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