Hester Jr High School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
2836 Gustav St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2150
How Hester Jr High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score26
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Hester Jr High School
463Students
100%Low-Income Students
31Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34% | 16% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 31% | 17% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | <1% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 28% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 19% | 22% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Hester Jr High School
34%Math Proficiency
49%Reading Proficiency
42%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 37% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 44% | 30% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 37% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 42% | 33% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 59% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 42% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 10% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 34% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 6% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Hester Jr High School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
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Location Map
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