HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hernandez Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 999 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Hernandez Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hernandez Middle School, located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a curriculum aligned with district standards, Hernandez Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects while supporting students through various extracurricular opportunities.

The school plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a neighborhood hub that fosters collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Like many schools in the CPS system, Hernandez Middle School places a high value on equity and inclusion, striving to provide necessary resources and support services to ensure every student can succeed regardless of their background. Through its dedication to fostering a positive school culture, the staff at Hernandez works to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students as they navigate their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact Hernandez Middle School at (773) 535-8850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3510 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632-3284
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HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 999 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
999
Teachers:
50.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 999 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.0%
Black or African American
1.7%
White
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.