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Hinsdale Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 798 students

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Posted August 8, 2012

Despite the lack of leadership on the part of the principal, the school is one of the finest in the area. The teachers are very dedicated, child - centered, and hard working while the students are motivated and the parents are supported of their child's education. The only drawback is the lack of administrative leadership within the school. The principal has never been a classroom teacher and it is very obvious to those directly involved with the principal. Also, the principal is very lazy. Without the assistant principal, the school would be a disaster. She does all of the work.


Posted October 19, 2007

A New Principal in 2007-8, and he is a fine edition to the excellent staff. Teachers work hard and smart, in a less than perfect building. Kids strive to be the best, and most have adequate resources to do it in. An overall great place to send your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2005

There is a great deal of parent involvement at this school, good teachers, good administration and awesome music programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2004

I've had four children attend HMS and have been very pleased with their experience. The teachers care about the kids and helped them get ready for high school.
—Submitted by a parent


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 85% in 2012.

795 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

795 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
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 85% in 2012.

795 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

795 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%
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 85% in 2012.

795 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

795 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%
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 Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income93%
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)85%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White99%
Low income86%
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)85%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income92%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)93%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Low income92%
Non-low income98%
Students with disabilities (IEP)90%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income91%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)75%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)97%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income91%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)97%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
Hispanic 5% 21%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 887-1370

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