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Palos South Middle School vs. Hickory Creek Middle School

Should you attend Palos South Middle School or Hickory Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Palos South Middle School
13100 S 82nd Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hickory Creek Middle School
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Palos South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Hickory Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Palos South Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Creek Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
705 students
951 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palos South Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hickory Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palos South Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory Creek Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palos South Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hickory Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palos South Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#187 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
#25 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palos South Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hickory Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 10% in IL)
73%
(Top 1% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palos South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palos South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palos South Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hickory Creek Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
248
321
Grade 7 Students
231
301
Grade 8 Students
226
329
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palos South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palos South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palos South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palos South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palos South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palos South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hickory Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palos South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hickory Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157c and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palos South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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