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#397 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 10% in state

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch

Elementary School · Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Vernon Hills, IL

A Hawthorn Ccsd 73 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

810 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$19,084
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch 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 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,528/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon Hills), 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

$121,588

Median home value

$390,300

Median rent

$1,862/mo

College educated

66.4%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60061; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hawthorn Sch of Dual LanguageEnrollment path unverified7.4K–50.0 mi403Compare →
Hawthorn Elem School NorthEnrollment path unverified8.81–50.2 mi373Compare →
Hawthorn Aspen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.31–50.4 mi318Compare →
Hawthorn Elem School SouthEnrollment path unverified8.71–50.5 mi517Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hawthorn Ccsd 73

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$19,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch is listed in Hawthorn CCSD 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Vernon Hills, IL, part of Hawthorn Ccsd 73, serving approximately 304 students in grades 1st-5th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch

What grades does Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch serve?

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch?

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch rank in IL?

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch ranks #397 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch 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 Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch a charter school?

No, Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch a Title I school?

No, Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch?

36.2% of students at Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 60061)
27,883
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
41.4
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 60061; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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