Hester Jr High School vs Mannheim Middle School
Hester Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.4/10. Mannheim Middle School is significantly larger with 800 students, about 1.8× the size of Hester Jr High School (453). In math proficiency, Hester Jr High School leads at 33.0%.
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.
Hester Jr High School
Franklin Park, IL
8.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
453 students
Mannheim Middle School
Melrose Park, IL
7.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
800 students
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| Metric | Hester Jr High School | Mannheim Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.4% | 72.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #456 of 3,814 | #1,097 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 88th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hester Jr High School | Mannheim Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 34.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hester Jr High School | Mannheim Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 453 | 800 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.4% | 72.8% |
| District | Franklin Park SD 84 | Mannheim SD 83 |
| City | Franklin Park | Melrose Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Franklin Park (60131) | Melrose Park (60164) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,404 | $76,483 |
| Median Home Value | $261,800 | $240,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,092 | $1,143 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.7% | 14.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 9.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 28 min |