Below Average
#3044 of 3,813 schools in IL
Nathan Hale Middle School
Middle School · Cook County Sd 130 · Crestwood, IL
A Cook County Sd 130 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5220 135th St, Crestwood, IL 60445
- Math 12% proficient (2019)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathan Hale Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 18% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathan Hale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crestwood), 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
$68,385
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Prairie JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Jack Hille Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Upper Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 193 | 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.
Cook County Sd 130
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nathan Hale Middle School is listed in Cook County SD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan Hale Middle School
Nathan Hale Middle School is a public middle school in Crestwood, IL, part of Cook County Sd 130, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,044 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan Hale Middle School
What grades does Nathan Hale Middle School serve?
Nathan Hale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Nathan Hale Middle School?
Nathan Hale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan Hale Middle School rank in IL?
Nathan Hale Middle School ranks #3,044 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Nathan Hale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan Hale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Nathan Hale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Hale Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nathan Hale Middle School a charter school?
No, Nathan Hale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan Hale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nathan Hale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Hale Middle School?
74.0% of students at Nathan Hale 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (708) 385-6690
- Area population (ZIP 60445)
- 14,445
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60445; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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