Below Average
#2969 of 3,813 schools in IL
Big Hollow Middle School
Middle School · Big Hollow Sd 38 · Ingleside, IL
A Big Hollow Sd 38 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26051 W Nippersink Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041
- Math 21% proficient (2021)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Hollow Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Hollow Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,569
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Magee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Park West SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Stanton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Big Hollow Sd 38
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Hollow Middle School is listed in Big Hollow SD 38; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Hollow Middle School
Big Hollow Middle School is a public middle school in Ingleside, IL, part of Big Hollow Sd 38, serving approximately 765 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,969 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Hollow Middle School
What grades does Big Hollow Middle School serve?
Big Hollow Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Big Hollow Middle School?
Big Hollow Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Hollow Middle School rank in IL?
Big Hollow Middle School ranks #2,969 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Big Hollow Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Hollow Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Hollow Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Hollow Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Hollow Middle School a charter school?
No, Big Hollow Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Hollow Middle School a Title I school?
No, Big Hollow Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Hollow Middle School?
37.9% of students at Big Hollow Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (847) 740-5322
- Area population (ZIP 60041)
- 8,920
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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