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Hampshire Middle School

Middle School · Cusd 300 · Hampshire, IL

A Cusd 300 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

560 S State St, Hampshire, IL 60140

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Hampshire Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
21%
2022
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hampshire Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average388/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampshire), 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

$114,675

Median home value

$316,900

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in CUSD 300

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Algonquin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–8Not available396Compare →
Cambridge Lakes Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–12Not available620Compare →
Carpentersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.36–8Not available1,169Compare →
Dundee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–8Not available1,174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#21 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hampshire Middle School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hampshire Middle School

Hampshire Middle School is a public middle school in Hampshire, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 809 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,736 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hampshire Middle School

What grades does Hampshire Middle School serve?

Hampshire Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hampshire Middle School?

Hampshire Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hampshire Middle School rank in IL?

Hampshire Middle School ranks #2,736 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hampshire Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampshire Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Hampshire Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampshire Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hampshire Middle School a charter school?

No, Hampshire Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hampshire Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hampshire Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampshire Middle School?

29.5% of students at Hampshire 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
809
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 60140)
21,844
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
38.6
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 60140; 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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