Summary:
The city of Hickory Hills, Illinois is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the North Palos School District 117. The data reveals that the middle school, H H Conrady Junior High School, is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Illinois and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
H H Conrady Junior High School's students significantly outperform state averages on standardized tests, with 90.6% proficient or better in ELA and 74.1% proficient or better in Math across all grades in 2024-2025. The school's ELA proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 92.4% and 92.6% of 7th and 8th graders, respectively, scoring proficient or better. While the elementary schools, Glen Oaks Elementary and Dorn Elementary, do not have the same level of statewide ranking data, Glen Oaks Elementary also appears to be a strong performer, with 83.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 71.2% proficient or better in Math across all grades in 2024-2025.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates across all 3 schools, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student at the elementary schools, particularly Dorn Elementary, may indicate that these schools are serving a more economically disadvantaged population, raising questions about equity in educational outcomes. Overall, the data paints a picture of a school district with some standout performers, particularly at the middle school level, but also highlights areas for potential improvement.
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