Hawthorn Middle School South vs. Vernon Hills High School
Should you attend Hawthorn Middle School South or Vernon Hills High 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
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Middle School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Vernon Hills High 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorn Middle School South ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Vernon Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
609 students
1,419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
115 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#197 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
76%
Graduation Rate
n/a
96%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
196
-
Grade 7 Students
209
-
Grade 8 Students
204
-
Grade 9 Students
-
322
Grade 10 Students
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361
Grade 11 Students
-
371
Grade 12 Students
-
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
23%
% Hispanic
26%
17%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
37%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
n/a