Northwest Middle School vs. Hanson Park Elementary School
Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Hanson Park Elementary 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
Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hanson Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hanson Park Elementary 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
532 students
1,125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3301 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2447 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
12%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
140
Kindergarten Students
-
86
Grade 1 Students
-
97
Grade 2 Students
-
98
Grade 3 Students
-
101
Grade 4 Students
-
125
Grade 5 Students
-
90
Grade 6 Students
174
151
Grade 7 Students
175
107
Grade 8 Students
180
129
Grade 9 Students
3
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
95%
95%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
52%