Excellent
#216 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
Hickory Creek Middle School
Middle School · Frankfort Ccsd 157c · Frankfort, IL
A Frankfort Ccsd 157c middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22150 S Owens Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
- Math 70% proficient (2021)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickory Creek Middle School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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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Where Hickory Creek Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated701/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frankfort), 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
$137,651
Median home value
$376,500
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
93.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer CrossingEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–6 | 2.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Bentley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 4–6 | 2.8 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Alex M Martino JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Mokena JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Frankfort Ccsd 157c
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Creek Middle School is listed in Frankfort CCSD 157C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Creek Middle School
Hickory Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Frankfort, IL, part of Frankfort Ccsd 157c, serving approximately 951 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory Creek Middle School
What grades does Hickory Creek Middle School serve?
Hickory Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hickory Creek Middle School?
Hickory Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 951 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Creek Middle School rank in IL?
Hickory Creek Middle School ranks #216 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hickory Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Hickory Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Creek Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hickory Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Hickory Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hickory Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 951
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (815) 469-4474
- Area population (ZIP 60423)
- 32,813
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 60423; 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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