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Jack Hille Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 554 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 6, 2012

Being a current 8th grader here has made me see how much I hate people. This place will either make your child feel horrible or will push them to be fake. The advanced classes are boring and pointless. If your kid has advanced math, then they better be good at guessing, because the 7th and 8th grade teacher doesn't teach. She hands you the work and you have to teach yourself... This school also has a giant music department. When I first was involved with the music program, it was small and people actually had talent. Now anyone just joins for the heck of it and they don't participate. They also pick favorites constantly. Lastly, I've been bullied since day one. I'm emo, I have no reason to live, I'm fat, I'm ugly, ect have all been said to me in front of a teacher and nothing has been done about it. Everyone has their own 'group' and you can't get rid of it. I've only had 3 good teachers in 3 years, the rest could care less about the students. Do your kids a favor a hand over the money for catholic school.


Posted July 21, 2008

Now that my daughter has completed her first year of high school, I am more pleased than ever about how well prepared she was for that curriculum. I have nothing but good things to say about Hille staff, administration, and curriculum. Congratlations on a job well done!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2005

My child has been a Kerkstra Middle School, which is now Hille Middle School for the last two years. It is a great school with excellent leadership and outstanding discipline. I strongly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

I had been sending my daughter to a private school and discovered she was getting left behind in reading. Her 3rd grade teacher and supplemental reading program did wonders for her confidence and discipline. We supported their efforts and helped her build herself back up to where she needed to be. We are very pleased with the school and their efforts with her. Reading was such a challenge and she would often burst into tears. Now she enjoys her trips to the library and gives us the play-by-play of the newest adventure she is reading. Our special thanks to Ms. Byce!
—Submitted by ve do, a parent


Posted February 11, 2004

There is no consistency in the discipline. The principal isn't worth the money they are paying him. He doesn't get involved. There are some good teachers and others just don't have control over the classes. The only thing good about the school is the music department.
—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.

559 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

560 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

559 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

560 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

559 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

560 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%
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 Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Low income85%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)71%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income83%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Low income80%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)19%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Low income67%
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income80%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities96%
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 Students91%
Female98%
Male84%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income83%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)56%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female96%
Male84%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income80%
Non-low income94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
Students without disabilities94%
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 81% 53%
Hispanic 12% 21%
Black 4% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Phone: (708) 687-2860

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