Shields Middle School vs Hernandez Middle School
Shields Middle School and Hernandez Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.7 out of 10. Hernandez Middle School is significantly larger with 753 students, about 2.0× the size of Shields Middle School (376). In math proficiency, Hernandez Middle School leads at 13.0%.
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.
Shields Middle School
Chicago, IL
6.7/10
Middle School5th – 8th
376 students
Hernandez Middle School
Chicago, IL
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
753 students
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| Metric | Shields Middle School | Hernandez Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.5% | 93.6% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #1,668 of 3,814 | #1,996 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Shields Middle School | Hernandez Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% | 13.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago (60632) | Chicago (60632) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,576 | $60,576 |
| Median Home Value | $240,600 | $240,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,057 | $1,057 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |