Veterans Memorial Middle Sch vs Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch and Hamlin Upper Grade Center are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.6 out of 10. Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is significantly larger with 350 students, about 1.8× the size of Hamlin Upper Grade Center (193). In math proficiency, Hamlin Upper Grade Center leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island, IL
7.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
350 students
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Alsip, IL
7.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
193 students
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| Metric | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Hamlin Upper Grade Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | — |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 6.0 |
| State Rank | #880 of 3,814 | #954 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 77th | 75th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Hamlin Upper Grade Center |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 26.0% | 53.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Hamlin Upper Grade Center |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 350 | 193 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | — |
| District | Cook County SD 130 | Atwood Heights SD 125 |
| City | Blue Island | Alsip |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Blue Island (60406) | Alsip (60803) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,502 | $66,555 |
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | $200,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,081 | $1,113 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.4% | 21.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 29 min |