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Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 854 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 14, 2011

i actually attended this schooll and it was the best expiernece and i have done great all my life while i was at the school all i got was straight A's and i went here from kindergarten to 5th grade ! THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL!!! =) =) =) =) =) =)


Posted May 27, 2009

I have one child at this school right now. This is my first interaction with the school its been trying to say the least. Not a lot of teacher parent interaction many of the important information is sent home too late or not with enough notice. The class has too many students and only one teacher no aids at all. I do hope that next year will be better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2007

I have two students who attend Hermes and I am very pleased with the education they have received so far. The teachers I have interacted with are very nurturing and that is very much needed at this level. Thank you for doing a great job.
—Submitted by Sharrell McKennie, a parent


Posted January 9, 2007

Great students and teachers!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 18, 2006

Great school with good teachers. Parent involvement is limited.
—Submitted by a staff


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

413 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income70%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners59%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students44%
Female54%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income45%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners36%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learners66%

Reading

All Students54%
Female64%
Male46%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Non-low income85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners43%

Science

All Students65%
Female62%
Male68%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income61%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)54%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female63%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low income73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)37%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners54%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female55%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Non-low income60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)21%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners33%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 92% 21%
Black 5% 19%
White 3% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 25N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: (630) 299-8200

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