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Hiawatha Jr/sr High School

High School · Hiawatha Cusd 426 · Kirkland, IL

A Hiawatha Cusd 426 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

410 1st St, Kirkland, IL 60146

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$17,186
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

42.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hiawatha Jr/sr 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low129/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$84,615

Median home value

$209,400

Median rent

$1,110/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hiawatha Cusd 426

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is listed in Hiawatha CUSD 426; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hiawatha Jr/sr High School

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Kirkland, IL, part of Hiawatha Cusd 426, serving approximately 211 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,528 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hiawatha Jr/sr High School

What grades does Hiawatha Jr/sr High School serve?

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hiawatha Jr/sr High School rank in IL?

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School ranks #2,528 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hiawatha Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hiawatha Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hiawatha Jr/sr High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hiawatha Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hiawatha Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?

42.2% of students at Hiawatha Jr/sr 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 – 12th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
DeKalb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
Area population (ZIP 60146)
2,241
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
41.6
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 60146; 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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