Hawthorn Middle School South

Summary:

Hawthorn Middle School South is a public middle school located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 656 students. The school 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 South consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 53.6%, compared to the state average of 41.2%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 37.9%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. However, the school's performance for different student subgroups varies, with Asian and White students tending to perform better than African American and Hispanic students. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased from 2.8% in 2019-2020 to 15.9% in 2023-2024, which is a concerning trend.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hawthorn Middle School North, Fremont Junior High/Middle School, Aptakisic Junior High School, and Daniel Wright Junior High School, Hawthorn Middle School South has consistently underperformed in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. This suggests that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from the best practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors to enhance its overall performance and address the achievement gaps among different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 N Aspen Dr
       Vernon Hills, IL  60061-1621


(847) 990-4100

District: Hawthorn CCSD 73

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,967 Help


Students who attend Hawthorn Middle School South usually attend:

High:    Vernon Hills High School

Feeder schools for Hawthorn Middle School South:

Elementary:    Hawthorn Elementary School South

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Asian:
24.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.7% Help


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Compare Details Hawthorn Middle School South ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.82. (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 Student population at Hawthorn Middle School South is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Hispanic (25.5%), Asian (24.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School South is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorn Middle School South is $16,967.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorn Middle School South:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Middle School South 309th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Hawthorn Middle School South in the ranking list.)

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Hawthorn CCSD 73:

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


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Rank History for Hawthorn Middle School South

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.97 119th 1185 90.0%
2004 87.14 104th 1204 91.4%
2005 84.80 135th 1209 88.8%
2006 83.55 129th 1272 89.9%
2007 84.24 102nd 1287 92.1%
2008 79.96 204th 1293 84.2%
2009 80.82 184th 1318 86.0%
2010 77.57 258th 1327 80.6%
2011 79.25 214th 1344 84.1%
2012 78.87 229th 1365 83.2%
2013 83.30 185th 1367 86.5%
2014 85.49 143rd 1322 89.2%
2015 93.81 64th 1302 95.1%
2016 92.64 68th 1294 94.7%
2017 87.06 138th 1293 89.3%
2018 87.00 137th 1293 89.4%
2019 81.30 213th 1356 84.3%
2021 86.13 130th 1241 89.5%
2022 84.63 158th 1369 88.5%
2023 78.16 238th 1367 82.6%
2024 72.82 309th 1363 77.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.97 40th 195 79.5%
2023 85.71 21st 194 89.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.74 40th 285 86.0%
2019 64.59 46th 339 86.4%
2021 57.52 50th 277 81.9%
2022 46.60 178th 454 60.8%
2023 54.96 124th 480 74.2%
2024 48.11 179th 486 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.68 65th 602 89.2%
2019 76.47 91st 792 88.5%
2021 49.67 179th 548 67.3%
2022 44.61 316th 781 59.5%
2023 70.36 154th 805 80.9%
2024 61.18 216th 802 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 413th 1161 64.4%
2019 52.43 515th 1217 57.7%
2021 55.85 331st 1019 67.5%
2022 55.62 427th 1221 65.0%
2023 45.49 614th 1234 50.2%
2024 44.57 618th 1219 49.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.41 154th 1226 87.4%
2019 77.50 243rd 1276 81.0%
2021 80.94 139th 1017 86.3%
2022 84.40 148th 1286 88.5%
2023 82.37 175th 1275 86.3%
2024 75.96 252nd 1251 79.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.24 194th 674 71.2%
2024 49.16 235th 639 63.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.35 113th 1223 90.8%
2019 83.32 175th 1296 86.5%
2021 86.45 93rd 1048 91.1%
2022 82.00 169th 1286 86.9%
2023 71.32 285th 1292 77.9%
2024 66.65 337th 1264 73.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.55 21st 209 90.0%
2019 75.54 35th 201 82.6%
2021 73.81 25th 112 77.7%
2022 76.69 38th 198 80.8%
2023 70.98 49th 192 74.5%
2024 65.09 65th 184 64.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.39 103rd 573 82.0%
2024 41.60 287th 548 47.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 330th 590 44.1%
2019 32.99 442nd 639 30.8%
2021 44.34 253rd 517 51.1%
2022 34.90 421st 662 36.4%
2023 36.94 401st 661 39.3%
2024 26.20 507th 643 21.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hawthorn Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.69 126th 889 85.8%
2019 71.38 217th 905 76.0%
2021 79.43 113th 813 86.1%
2022 78.95 127th 898 85.9%
2023 65.37 259th 895 71.1%
2024 64.68 267th 875 69.5%
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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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by a parent
Friday, January 24, 2014

Open Quote Majority of teaching staff is excellent but there are a handful of teachers who are belligerent and wholly unfit. Apathetic administration is the biggest problem; they can't be bothered with problems and spend very little time (if any) visiting classrooms to see what is actually transpiring there. Overall, the school is disappointing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hawthorn Middle School South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 680 20 53 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 783
1989 492 13 36 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 568
1990 505 11 35 52 n/a n/a n/a 0 603
1991 493 21 49 62 2 n/a n/a 0 627
1992 521 18 50 63 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1993 534 13 60 71 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 581 16 67 78 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 596 24 75 95 2 n/a n/a 0 792
1996 596 24 75 95 2 n/a n/a 0 792
1997 586 23 55 84 1 n/a n/a 0 749
1998 618 25 77 108 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1999 550 9 68 113 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 520 12 61 126 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2001 501 25 64 110 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2002 570 18 98 108 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2003 570 18 98 108 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2004 564 22 113 126 2 n/a n/a 0 827
2005 523 17 121 128 1 n/a n/a 1 791
2006 364 10 90 98 0 n/a n/a 2 564
2007 404 10 110 92 0 n/a n/a 5 621
2008 396 12 117 87 0 n/a n/a 12 624
2009 379 21 98 105 1 n/a n/a 14 618
2010 355 18 92 107 1 n/a n/a 15 588
2011 339 18 100 101 0 2 8 0 568
2012 318 18 102 96 0 3 13 0 550
2013 349 24 136 110 2 3 14 0 638
2014 363 16 146 128 2 3 15 0 673
2015 373 14 159 133 1 2 20 0 702
2016 374 12 153 146 2 1 24 0 712
2017 380 11 146 163 3 0 22 0 725
2018 395 17 140 174 3 0 27 0 756
2019 361 16 131 187 1 0 28 0 724
2020 321 18 149 202 0 0 34 0 724
2021 276 27 143 202 1 1 34 0 684
2022 279 21 142 191 1 2 31 0 667
2023 279 22 149 178 1 2 25 0 656
2024 265 28 156 164 2 1 26 0 642

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 South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 783 57.5 13.6 n/a
1989 568 41.3 13.7 n/a
1990 603 41.4 14.5 n/a
1991 627 43.7 14.3 n/a
1992 652 44.6 14.6 n/a
1993 678 48.3 14.0 n/a
1994 742 46.2 16.1 n/a
1995 792 43.3 18.3 n/a
1996 792 43.3 18.3 n/a
1997 749 47.0 15.9 n/a
1998 828 54.0 15.3 n/a
1999 740 54.0 13.7 n/a
2000 719 53.0 13.6 n/a
2001 702 52.5 13.4 n/a
2002 796 57.5 13.8 13.3
2003 796 57.5 13.8 13.3
2004 827 56.7 14.6 13.5
2005 791 56.5 14.0 16.2
2006 564 41.5 13.6 14.1
2007 621 44.0 14.1 14.8
2008 624 41.0 15.2 14.1
2009 618 42.6 14.5 17.9
2010 588 43.3 13.5 20.6
2011 568 45.2 12.5 20.4
2012 550 42.0 13.0 20.5
2013 638 56.1 11.3 21.6
2014 673 49.6 13.5 19.3
2015 702 56.0 12.5 21.9
2016 712 55.0 12.9 20.1
2017 725 56.5 12.8 23.9
2018 756 56.7 13.3 26.2
2019 724 59.0 12.2 26
2020 724 59.5 12.1 26.7
2021 684 n/a n/a n/a
2022 667 59.0 11.3 22.5
2023 656 57.1 11.4 25.8
2024 642 56.2 11.4 30.7

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 South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 783 57.5 13.6 n/a
1989 568 41.3 13.7 n/a
1990 603 41.4 14.5 n/a
1991 627 43.7 14.3 n/a
1992 652 44.6 14.6 n/a
1993 678 48.3 14.0 n/a
1994 742 46.2 16.1 n/a
1995 792 43.3 18.3 n/a
1996 792 43.3 18.3 n/a
1997 749 47.0 15.9 n/a
1998 828 54.0 15.3 n/a
1999 740 54.0 13.7 n/a
2000 719 53.0 13.6 n/a
2001 702 52.5 13.4 n/a
2002 796 57.5 13.8 13.3
2003 796 57.5 13.8 13.3
2004 827 56.7 14.6 13.5
2005 791 56.5 14.0 16.2
2006 564 41.5 13.6 14.1
2007 621 44.0 14.1 14.8
2008 624 41.0 15.2 14.1
2009 618 42.6 14.5 17.9
2010 588 43.3 13.5 20.6
2011 568 45.2 12.5 20.4
2012 550 42.0 13.0 20.5
2013 638 56.1 11.3 21.6
2014 673 49.6 13.5 19.3
2015 702 56.0 12.5 21.9
2016 712 55.0 12.9 20.1
2017 725 56.5 12.8 23.9
2018 756 56.7 13.3 26.2
2019 724 59.0 12.2 26
2020 724 59.5 12.1 26.7
2021 684 n/a n/a n/a
2022 667 59.0 11.3 22.5
2023 656 57.1 11.4 25.8
2024 642 56.2 11.4 30.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Hawthorn Middle School South

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.3%31.6%
201799.7%99.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.7%64.9%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.9%
201999.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.5%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%91.0%
202298.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.6%98.5%98.9%96.7%
202399.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.1%99.4%94.6%
202498.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.4%98.1%98.6%95.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorn Middle School South

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (1.4%) $13,776 (98.6%) $13,976
2020 $482 (3.8%) $12,122 (96.2%) $12,604
2021 $305 (2.1%) $14,174 (97.9%) $14,479
2022 $305 (2.1%) $14,174 (97.9%) $14,479
2023 $858 (5.5%) $14,781 (94.5%) $15,639
2024 $701 (4.1%) $16,266 (95.9%) $16,967

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorn Middle School South

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 238th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Middle School South)46.147.3
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn CCSD 73)45.750.9
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Middle School South)48.338.5
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn CCSD 73)46.539.7
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Middle School South)59.147.8
 11.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn CCSD 73)62.946.7
 16.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Middle School South)5341.3
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn CCSD 73)55.942.5
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Middle School South)44.452.5
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn CCSD 73)55.154.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Middle School South)48.742.5
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn CCSD 73)55.341.5
 13.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Hawthorn Middle School South)62.358
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Hawthorn CCSD 73)66.160
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students724656
 9.4%
African American1622
 37.5%
American Indian11
Asian131149
 13.7%
Hispanic187178
 4.8%
Pacific Islander02
White361279
 22.7%
Two or More Races2825
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%25.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn Middle School South

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

Students at Hawthorn Middle School South are 41% White, 26% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Hawthorn Middle School South.

Hawthorn Middle School South ranks 309th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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