Hester Jr High School

2836 Gustav St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Hester Jr High 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hester Jr High School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Hester Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hester Jr High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1257 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hester Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hester Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hester Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
73%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hester Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hester Jr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Hester Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hester Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hester Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hester Jr High School's ranking?
Hester Jr High School is ranked #1257 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hester Jr High School?
446 students attend Hester Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hester Jr High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hester Jr High School?
Hester Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hester Jr High School offer ?
Hester Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hester Jr High School part of?
Hester Jr High School is part of Franklin Park SD 84 School District.

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Spring Break (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Tentative Last Day of School (Events)
May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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