Hickory Creek Middle School

Summary:

Hickory Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Frankfort, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 910 students. The school is part of the Frankfort CCSD 157C district, which is ranked 11 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hickory Creek Middle School consistently ranks among the top 12 middle schools in Illinois, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, with 91.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 70.5% to 77% proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. Hickory Creek also demonstrates exceptional performance across various student subgroups, ranking among the top Illinois middle schools for African American, Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Manhattan Junior High, Summit Hill Junior High, and the middle schools in the New Lenox School District, Hickory Creek Middle School outperforms them in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, Hickory Creek has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.6% to 21.2% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools. Hickory Creek's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating and top rankings for the past 10 school years, demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 22150 S Owens Rd
       Frankfort, IL  60423-9064


(815) 469-4474

District: Frankfort CCSD 157C

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,602 Help


Students who attend Hickory Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln-Way East High School

Feeder schools for Hickory Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Chelsea Elementary School
    Grand Prairie Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
African American:
9.7%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.4% Help


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Compare Details Hickory Creek Middle School ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), African American (9.7%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Creek Middle School is $12,602.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hickory Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Creek Middle School 11th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Hickory Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Frankfort CCSD 157C:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort CCSD 157C 11th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.56 110th 1185 90.7%
2004 86.58 113th 1204 90.6%
2005 82.92 170th 1209 85.9%
2006 84.47 110th 1272 91.4%
2007 84.26 99th 1287 92.3%
2008 82.75 149th 1293 88.5%
2009 82.66 142nd 1318 89.2%
2010 82.01 150th 1327 88.7%
2011 76.71 266th 1344 80.2%
2012 82.00 169th 1365 87.6%
2013 81.43 212th 1367 84.5%
2014 85.73 141st 1322 89.3%
2015 89.34 120th 1302 90.8%
2016 96.25 30th 1294 97.7%
2017 98.65 14th 1293 98.9%
2018 98.96 12th 1293 99.1%
2019 98.79 9th 1356 99.3%
2021 99.62 10th 1241 99.2%
2022 99.05 12th 1369 99.1%
2023 98.95 10th 1367 99.3%
2024 98.92 11th 1363 99.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.83 7th 164 95.7%
2021 94.30 5th 97 94.8%
2022 96.10 3rd 195 98.5%
2023 96.36 2nd 194 99.0%
2024 96.91 3rd 184 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.55 6th 602 99.0%
2019 99.77 4th 792 99.5%
2021 80.53 45th 548 91.8%
2022 90.55 29th 781 96.3%
2023 99.15 11th 805 98.6%
2024 97.93 19th 802 97.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.78 4th 1161 99.7%
2019 96.35 13th 1217 98.9%
2022 96.46 17th 1221 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.35 7th 1226 99.4%
2019 98.13 10th 1276 99.2%
2021 99.12 7th 1017 99.3%
2022 98.53 10th 1286 99.2%
2023 97.98 10th 1275 99.2%
2024 98.30 9th 1251 99.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.72 15th 674 97.8%
2024 96.41 13th 639 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.87 15th 1223 98.8%
2019 98.92 9th 1296 99.3%
2021 99.59 7th 1048 99.3%
2022 99.18 10th 1286 99.2%
2023 99.15 9th 1292 99.3%
2024 98.88 14th 1264 98.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.96 3rd 511 99.4%
2019 100.00 1st 565 99.8%
2021 100.00 2nd 385 99.5%
2022 100.00 4th 573 99.3%
2023 99.86 4th 569 99.3%
2024 99.98 2nd 548 99.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.58 4th 590 99.3%
2019 99.20 6th 639 99.1%
2021 99.79 6th 517 98.8%
2022 99.67 5th 662 99.2%
2023 99.17 5th 661 99.2%
2024 99.43 5th 643 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.95 7th 889 99.2%
2019 96.91 8th 905 99.1%
2021 99.20 7th 813 99.1%
2022 97.62 9th 898 99.0%
2023 97.97 4th 895 99.6%
2024 97.15 8th 875 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hickory Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 264 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 264
1990 259 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 262
1991 267 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 248 0 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1993 260 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1994 301 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 307 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1996 307 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1997 621 5 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 667 8 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 655 4 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 681 9 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 686 9 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2002 589 10 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 589 10 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 623 19 15 19 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2005 662 31 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2006 706 29 18 26 0 n/a n/a 1 780
2007 719 39 14 18 0 n/a n/a 4 794
2008 722 47 8 27 0 n/a n/a 6 810
2009 714 56 11 33 0 n/a n/a 6 820
2010 670 37 15 32 0 n/a n/a 8 762
2011 678 38 16 66 1 1 12 0 812
2012 687 36 19 51 0 0 11 0 804
2013 727 40 20 56 0 0 16 0 859
2014 738 43 21 51 1 0 29 0 883
2015 739 43 20 62 1 0 28 0 893
2016 727 52 22 63 0 0 30 0 894
2017 682 48 28 65 2 0 24 0 849
2018 699 52 27 69 0 0 26 0 873
2019 706 74 27 72 0 0 21 0 900
2020 707 76 24 66 0 0 32 0 905
2021 667 87 22 64 2 0 38 0 880
2022 698 75 22 71 0 0 39 0 905
2023 687 89 25 73 0 0 36 0 910
2024 719 92 24 74 0 0 42 0 951

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 264 12.9 20.4 n/a
1990 262 14.1 18.5 n/a
1991 277 15.1 18.3 n/a
1992 258 16.3 15.8 n/a
1993 266 15.4 17.3 n/a
1994 306 16.8 18.2 n/a
1995 317 16.9 18.8 n/a
1996 317 16.9 18.8 n/a
1997 638 32.0 19.9 n/a
1998 695 34.3 20.3 n/a
1999 694 40.5 17.1 n/a
2000 728 48.1 15.1 n/a
2001 733 47.2 15.5 n/a
2002 628 41.0 15.3 0
2003 628 41.0 15.3 0
2004 676 42.5 15.9 0
2005 723 46.1 15.7 0
2006 780 48.8 16.0 0
2007 794 54.0 14.7 0
2008 810 49.0 16.5 0
2009 820 49.1 16.7 0
2010 762 49.3 15.4 0
2011 812 48.3 16.7 0
2012 804 47.9 16.7 5.6
2013 859 50.9 16.8 5.4
2014 883 58.0 15.2 4.6
2015 893 59.0 15.1 4.6
2016 894 55.0 16.2 3.9
2017 849 54.4 15.5 2.6
2018 873 58.1 15.0 3.8
2019 900 59.8 15.0 4.6
2020 905 58.5 15.4 3.9
2021 880 n/a n/a n/a
2022 905 61.9 14.6 3.4
2023 910 62.5 14.5 n/a
2024 951 62.6 15.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 264 12.9 20.4 n/a
1990 262 14.1 18.5 n/a
1991 277 15.1 18.3 n/a
1992 258 16.3 15.8 n/a
1993 266 15.4 17.3 n/a
1994 306 16.8 18.2 n/a
1995 317 16.9 18.8 n/a
1996 317 16.9 18.8 n/a
1997 638 32.0 19.9 n/a
1998 695 34.3 20.3 n/a
1999 694 40.5 17.1 n/a
2000 728 48.1 15.1 n/a
2001 733 47.2 15.5 n/a
2002 628 41.0 15.3 0
2003 628 41.0 15.3 0
2004 676 42.5 15.9 0
2005 723 46.1 15.7 0
2006 780 48.8 16.0 0
2007 794 54.0 14.7 0
2008 810 49.0 16.5 0
2009 820 49.1 16.7 0
2010 762 49.3 15.4 0
2011 812 48.3 16.7 0
2012 804 47.9 16.7 5.6
2013 859 50.9 16.8 5.4
2014 883 58.0 15.2 4.6
2015 893 59.0 15.1 4.6
2016 894 55.0 16.2 3.9
2017 849 54.4 15.5 2.6
2018 873 58.1 15.0 3.8
2019 900 59.8 15.0 4.6
2020 905 58.5 15.4 3.9
2021 880 n/a n/a n/a
2022 905 61.9 14.6 3.4
2023 910 62.5 14.5 n/a
2024 951 62.6 15.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.6%) $11,836 (98.4%) $12,029
2020 $186 (1.7%) $11,023 (98.3%) $11,209
2021 $288 (2.3%) $12,476 (97.7%) $12,764
2022 $288 (2.3%) $12,476 (97.7%) $12,764
2023 $176 (1.4%) $12,320 (98.6%) $12,496
2024 $446 (3.5%) $12,156 (96.5%) $12,602

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 1367 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Middle School)8688.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CCSD 157C)8688.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Middle School)78.472.1
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CCSD 157C)78.472.1
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Middle School)90.386.7
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CCSD 157C)90.386.7
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Middle School)79.872
 7.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CCSD 157C)79.872
 7.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Middle School)79.595.3
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort CCSD 157C)79.595.3
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Middle School)7977.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort CCSD 157C)7977.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Hickory Creek Middle School)85.883.6
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Frankfort CCSD 157C)85.883.6
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students900910
 1.1%
African American7489
 20.3%
American Indian00
Asian2725
 7.4%
Hispanic7273
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White706687
 2.7%
Two or More Races2136
 71.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Creek Middle School

Students at Hickory Creek Middle School are 76% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes! Hickory Creek Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 1363 Illinois middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 951 students attended Hickory Creek Middle School.

Students who attend Hickory Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln-Way East High School


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