Summary:
The 60061 zip code in Illinois is home to two high-performing middle schools, Hawthorn Middle School South and Hawthorn Middle School North, both part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 district. These schools consistently rank among the top 20% of Illinois middle schools, with strong academic achievement and well-rounded programs.
Both Hawthorn middle schools have maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years, indicating they are well above average in the state. The schools outperform the state average on English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, Hawthorn Middle School North had 61.3% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%. The schools also have relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4.
While the schools demonstrate strong overall performance, the data reveals some potential areas for improvement. Both Hawthorn middle schools had a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state would like to see. Additionally, Hawthorn Middle School North had a higher percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch at 35.2% compared to 30.7% at Hawthorn Middle School South, suggesting some socioeconomic disparities between the two school populations. The district should continue monitoring these areas to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
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