Summary:
The 60131 zip code in Illinois has only one middle school, Hester Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Franklin Park School District 84. While the school's academic performance is mixed, with higher proficiency in English Language Arts but lower proficiency in Math and Science compared to state averages, it faces challenges such as a high chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Hester Junior High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranking 443 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in 2024-2025, 473 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, and 450 out of 1,367 in 2022-2023. The school's ELA proficiency rates were higher than the state average in 2024-2025, but its Math and Science proficiency rates were lower. In the previous year, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates were lower than both the district and state averages.
Despite these challenges, Hester Junior High School has some strengths, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 to 1, which may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $16,765 in the 2023-2024 school year is higher than the state average, though it's unclear how this funding is being utilized to support student outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Hester Junior High School is facing some performance challenges, but also has the potential to improve with the right strategies and support.
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