Very Good
#1016 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Hester JR High School
Middle School · Franklin Park Sd 84 · Franklin Park, IL
A Franklin Park Sd 84 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2836 Gustav St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hester JR High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hester JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin Park), 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
$76,404
Median home value
$261,800
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 456 | Compare → |
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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.
Franklin Park Sd 84
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hester JR High School is listed in Franklin Park SD 84; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hester JR High School
Hester JR High School is a public middle school in Franklin Park, IL, part of Franklin Park Sd 84, serving approximately 453 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hester JR High School
What grades does Hester JR High School serve?
Hester JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hester JR High School?
Hester JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hester JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hester JR High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hester JR High School rank in IL?
Hester JR High School ranks #1,016 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hester JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hester JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hester JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hester JR High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hester JR High School a charter school?
No, Hester JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hester JR High School a Title I school?
No, Hester JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hester JR High School?
57.4% of students at Hester JR High 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
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (847) 455-2150
- Area population (ZIP 60131)
- 18,059
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 60131; 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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