Is Hawthorn Middle School North a good school?

Hawthorn Middle School North ranks 207 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawthorn Middle School North?

In the 2023-24 school year, 593 students attended Hawthorn Middle School North.

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorn Middle School North?

Students at Hawthorn Middle School North are 45% White, 26% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Hawthorn Middle School North attend?

Students who attend Hawthorn Middle School North usually go on to attend Vernon Hills High School

Hawthorn Middle School North

Summary:

Hawthorn Middle School North is a public middle school located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 623. It is part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 district, which is ranked 186 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawthorn Middle School North has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Illinois, with a current statewide ranking of 207 out of 1,363 middle schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 62.7%, compared to 53.4% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate for all grades was 43.6%, compared to 44.2% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is also impressive, with 80% of students proficient or better, compared to 70.5% for the district and 53.2% for the state.

While Hawthorn Middle School North performs well across various student subgroups, its multi-racial students, in particular, have consistently ranked in the top 10 of Illinois middle schools for the past several years. The school's performance for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with disabilities is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 25% and top 30% of Illinois middle schools, respectively. When compared to nearby high-performing middle schools, such as Fremont Junior High/Middle School and Aptakisic Junior High School, Hawthorn Middle School North still maintains an impressive academic performance, though these schools tend to outperform Hawthorn in certain areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1430

(847) 990-4400

District: Hawthorn CCSD 73

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,106

Students who attend Hawthorn Middle School North usually attend:

High:

Vernon Hills High School

Feeder schools for Hawthorn Middle School North:

Elementary:	Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
	Hawthorn Elementary School North
	Hawthorn School of Dual Language
	Hawthorn Townline Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 593

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.9%

Hispanic:

25.8%

Asian:

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorn Middle School North ranks better than 84.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.56. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Hawthorn Middle School North is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.9%), Hispanic (25.8%), Asian (21.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School North is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Hawthorn Middle School North employs 51.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorn Middle School North is $17,106.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorn Middle School North:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Middle School North 207^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Hawthorn Middle School North in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hawthorn CCSD 73:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn CCSD 73 186^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorn Middle School North

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	77.01	261^st	1272	79.5%
2007	77.05	256^th	1287	80.1%
2008	75.28	306^th	1293	76.3%
2009	76.81	274^th	1318	79.2%
2010	76.21	288^th	1327	78.3%
2011	71.69	386^th	1344	71.3%
2012	71.35	396^th	1365	71.0%
2013	77.14	275^th	1367	79.9%
2014	80.44	218^th	1322	83.5%
2015	91.53	92^nd	1302	92.9%
2016	90.24	95^th	1294	92.7%
2017	88.51	119^th	1293	90.8%
2018	89.94	98^th	1293	92.4%
2019	88.94	120^th	1356	91.2%
2021	80.32	197^th	1241	84.1%
2022	81.73	197^th	1369	85.6%
2023	81.03	211^th	1367	84.6%
2024	82.56	207^th	1363	84.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	92.77	8^th	164	95.1%
2019	90.88	8^th	179	95.5%
2023	93.09	9^th	194	95.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	78.61	13^th	285	95.4%
2019	69.79	33^rd	339	90.3%
2021	42.96	132^nd	277	52.3%
2022	48.12	160^th	454	64.8%
2023	44.57	210^th	480	56.3%
2024	59.57	110^th	486	77.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	61.76	133^rd	602	77.9%
2019	66.40	131^st	792	83.5%
2021	58.47	123^rd	548	77.6%
2022	61.02	137^th	781	82.5%
2023	67.43	165^th	805	79.5%
2024	70.36	172^nd	802	78.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	79.68	139^th	1161	88.0%
2019	73.35	207^th	1217	83.0%
2021	61.98	255^th	1019	75.0%
2022	60.89	343^rd	1221	71.9%
2023	63.15	323^rd	1234	73.8%
2024	64.42	313^th	1219	74.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	89.05	96^th	1226	92.2%
2019	89.11	96^th	1276	92.5%
2021	79.01	166^th	1017	83.7%
2022	81.46	186^th	1286	85.5%
2023	80.64	199^th	1275	84.4%
2024	81.85	184^th	1251	85.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.28	127^th	674	81.2%
2024	57.39	178^th	639	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	88.95	103^rd	1223	91.6%
2019	86.95	126^th	1296	90.3%
2021	76.71	183^rd	1048	82.5%
2022	80.04	185^th	1286	85.6%
2023	78.85	205^th	1292	84.1%
2024	81.36	195^th	1264	84.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	73.33	43^rd	209	79.4%
2019	77.46	30^th	201	85.1%
2021	60.98	43^rd	112	61.6%
2022	65.68	69^th	198	65.2%
2023	67.35	60^th	192	68.8%
2024	66.68	60^th	184	67.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.94	147^th	590	75.1%
2019	54.53	250^th	639	60.9%
2021	24.82	428^th	517	17.2%
2022	40.61	369^th	662	44.3%
2023	46.11	303^rd	661	54.2%
2024	46.37	293^rd	643	54.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hawthorn Middle School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	85.55	83^rd	889	90.7%
2019	84.64	86^th	905	90.5%
2021	76.20	142^nd	813	82.5%
2022	69.66	219^th	898	75.6%
2023	70.15	217^th	895	75.8%
2024	69.74	215^th	875	75.4%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Hawthorn Middle School North

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	524	16	37	38	5	n/a	n/a	0	620
1989	559	19	43	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	666
1990	556	11	38	49	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	654
1991	507	7	54	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1992	467	9	60	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
1993	487	19	60	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
1994	407	15	43	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	525
1995	425	19	44	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	574
1996	425	19	44	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	574
1997	449	12	60	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	619
1998	425	11	48	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	578
1999	461	22	76	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2000	497	16	60	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2001	513	12	68	92	2	n/a	n/a	0	687
2002	450	13	89	122	2	n/a	n/a	0	676
2003	450	13	89	122	2	n/a	n/a	0	676
2004	447	23	88	162	0	n/a	n/a	0	720
2005	468	19	105	139	1	n/a	n/a	2	734
2006	394	19	92	111	1	n/a	n/a	0	617
2007	405	21	80	136	1	n/a	n/a	4	647
2008	413	16	71	138	2	n/a	n/a	12	652
2009	393	11	83	143	0	n/a	n/a	19	649
2010	331	8	89	152	0	n/a	n/a	19	599
2011	326	9	100	177	2	0	0	0	614
2012	325	10	90	179	2	1	3	0	610
2013	322	10	89	177	2	1	9	0	610
2014	292	9	77	191	2	1	14	0	586
2015	288	8	76	194	2	1	15	0	584
2016	303	8	90	196	1	1	15	0	614
2017	308	6	103	187	0	1	25	0	630
2018	312	12	118	176	0	0	36	0	654
2019	325	16	130	170	0	0	46	0	687
2020	319	23	139	153	2	1	33	0	670
2021	300	22	130	159	2	1	29	0	643
2022	267	25	133	169	1	1	26	0	622
2023	266	25	130	174	4	0	24	0	623
2024	266	22	127	153	3	0	22	0	593

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 Hawthorn Middle School North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	620	42.0	14.7	n/a
1989	666	41.0	16.2	n/a
1990	654	42.0	15.5	n/a
1991	626	41.7	15.0	n/a
1992	594	44.1	13.4	n/a
1993	633	45.0	14.1	n/a
1994	525	47.4	11.1	n/a
1995	574	47.1	12.2	n/a
1996	574	47.1	12.2	n/a
1997	619	46.4	13.3	n/a
1998	578	39.5	14.6	n/a
1999	653	43.5	15.0	n/a
2000	648	42.9	15.1	n/a
2001	687	44.9	15.3	n/a
2002	676	45.9	14.7	17.6
2003	676	45.9	14.7	17.6
2004	720	47.5	15.2	18.5
2005	734	45.5	16.1	16.1
2006	617	40.0	15.4	17.5
2007	647	40.0	16.2	21.5
2008	652	39.0	16.7	21.3
2009	649	44.2	14.7	23
2010	599	44.2	13.5	26.7
2011	614	43.4	14.1	26.9
2012	610	44.0	13.8	31.1
2013	610	55.7	10.9	29.7
2014	586	43.0	13.6	33.3
2015	584	46.0	12.6	37
2016	614	47.0	13.0	30.1
2017	630	45.0	14.0	30.3
2018	654	45.0	14.5	28.7
2019	687	46.2	14.8	28.5
2020	670	49.0	13.6	25.2
2021	643	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	622	48.3	12.8	27.8
2023	623	55.1	11.2	33.7
2024	593	51.7	11.4	35.2

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 Hawthorn Middle School North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	620	42.0	14.7	n/a
1989	666	41.0	16.2	n/a
1990	654	42.0	15.5	n/a
1991	626	41.7	15.0	n/a
1992	594	44.1	13.4	n/a
1993	633	45.0	14.1	n/a
1994	525	47.4	11.1	n/a
1995	574	47.1	12.2	n/a
1996	574	47.1	12.2	n/a
1997	619	46.4	13.3	n/a
1998	578	39.5	14.6	n/a
1999	653	43.5	15.0	n/a
2000	648	42.9	15.1	n/a
2001	687	44.9	15.3	n/a
2002	676	45.9	14.7	17.6
2003	676	45.9	14.7	17.6
2004	720	47.5	15.2	18.5
2005	734	45.5	16.1	16.1
2006	617	40.0	15.4	17.5
2007	647	40.0	16.2	21.5
2008	652	39.0	16.7	21.3
2009	649	44.2	14.7	23
2010	599	44.2	13.5	26.7
2011	614	43.4	14.1	26.9
2012	610	44.0	13.8	31.1
2013	610	55.7	10.9	29.7
2014	586	43.0	13.6	33.3
2015	584	46.0	12.6	37
2016	614	47.0	13.0	30.1
2017	630	45.0	14.0	30.3
2018	654	45.0	14.5	28.7
2019	687	46.2	14.8	28.5
2020	670	49.0	13.6	25.2
2021	643	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	622	48.3	12.8	27.8
2023	623	55.1	11.2	33.7
2024	593	51.7	11.4	35.2

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.

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