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#1461 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Hinckley-big Rock High School
High School · Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 · Hinckley, IL
A Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 E Lincoln Ave, Hinckley, IL 60520
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hinckley-big Rock High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hinckley-big Rock High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hinckley), 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
$83,380
Median home value
$292,600
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hinckley-big Rock High School is listed in Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hinckley-big Rock High School
Hinckley-big Rock High School is a public high school in Hinckley, IL, part of Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429, serving approximately 203 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hinckley-big Rock High School
What grades does Hinckley-big Rock High School serve?
Hinckley-big Rock High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hinckley-big Rock High School?
Hinckley-big Rock High School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-big Rock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-big Rock High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hinckley-big Rock High School rank in IL?
Hinckley-big Rock High School ranks #1,461 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hinckley-big Rock High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hinckley-big Rock High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Hinckley-big Rock High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hinckley-big Rock High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hinckley-big Rock High School a charter school?
No, Hinckley-big Rock High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hinckley-big Rock High School a Title I school?
No, Hinckley-big Rock High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hinckley-big Rock High School?
21.7% of students at Hinckley-big Rock 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (815) 286-7501
- Area population (ZIP 60520)
- 2,966
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 60520; 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
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