Below Average
#3309 of 3,813 schools in IL
Jack Hille Middle School
Middle School · Forest Ridge SD 142
5800 151st St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#3,309 of 3,813
In Oak Forest
#10 of 10
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Forest Ridge SD 142
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Jack Hille Middle School
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About Jack Hille Middle School
Jack Hille Middle School is a public middle school in Oak Forest, IL, part of Forest Ridge SD 142. Jack Hille Middle School serves approximately 488 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Jack Hille Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,309 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Jack Hille Middle School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- IL avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Jack Hille Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Jack Hille Middle School — Students at Jack Hille Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Jack Hille Middle School Compares
See how Jack Hille Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5800 151st St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jack Hille Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Arbor Park Middle School (rated 5.5/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Nathan Hale Middle School (rated 4.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Crestwood), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Oak Forest, see our Oak Forest schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lee R Foster Elem School Oak Forest | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Oak Forest High School Oak Forest | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Scarlet Oak Elementary School Oak Forest | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| ST DAMIAN SCHOOL Oak Forest | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Kerkstra Elem School Oak Forest | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Ridge Early Childhood Center Oak Forest | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Walter F Fierke Ed Center Oak Forest | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Kimberly Heights Elem School Tinley Park | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Tinley Park | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Nathan Hale Primary School Crestwood | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Nathan Hale Intermediate Crestwood | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Nathan Hale Middle School Crestwood | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Kolmar Elem School Midlothian | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Crestwood | 2.6 mi | — |
| A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) Palos Heights | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Indian Hill Palos Heights | 2.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Midlothian | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Arbor Park Middle School Oak Forest | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Arbor Elementary School Oak Forest | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Bert H Fulton School Tinley Park | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60452 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,167
Median Home Value
$249,100
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
Population
26,511
College Educated
30.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Median Age
40.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jack Hille Middle School
What grades does Jack Hille Middle School serve?
Jack Hille Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jack Hille Middle School?
Jack Hille Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Hille Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Hille Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jack Hille Middle School rank in IL?
Jack Hille Middle School ranks #3,309 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jack Hille Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jack Hille Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Jack Hille Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jack Hille Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jack Hille Middle School a charter school?
No, Jack Hille Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jack Hille Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jack Hille Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jack Hille Middle School?
47.7% of students at Jack Hille Middle 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (708) 687-5550
Resources & Links
District
Forest Ridge SD 142- District Enrollment
- 1,511
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,878
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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