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#394 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Hadley Junior High School

Middle School · Glen Ellyn Sd 41 · Glen Ellyn, IL

A Glen Ellyn Sd 41 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

240 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  • Math 49% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$18,895
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Hadley Junior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Hadley Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 13Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average635/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Ellyn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$131,695

Median home value

$490,800

Median rent

$1,321/mo

College educated

63.7%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Wheaton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–92.1 mi110Compare →
Glenside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.25–82.4 mi768Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glen Ellyn Sd 41

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$18,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hadley Junior High School is listed in Glen Ellyn SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hadley Junior High School

Hadley Junior High School is a public middle school in Glen Ellyn, IL, part of Glen Ellyn Sd 41, serving approximately 1,111 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Hadley Junior High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Hadley Junior High School is located in Glen Ellyn, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois 1. The school is named after former school superintendent William M. Hadley 1. It serves as the main middle school feeding into Glenbard West High School 1. Hadley Junior High is the only middle school within District 41, which also comprises four elementary schools: Benjamin Franklin, Lincoln, Churchill, and Forest Glen 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hadley Junior High School

What grades does Hadley Junior High School serve?

Hadley Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hadley Junior High School?

Hadley Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hadley Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hadley Junior High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hadley Junior High School rank in IL?

Hadley Junior High School ranks #394 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hadley Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hadley Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Hadley Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hadley Junior High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hadley Junior High School a charter school?

No, Hadley Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hadley Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Hadley Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,111
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 60137)
38,754
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
40.9
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 60137; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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