HESTER JR HIGH SCHOOL
Hester Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Franklin Park SD 84 school district, located in Franklin Park, IL with about 424 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Hester Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Hester Junior High School, located at 2836 Gustav St in Franklin Park, Illinois, serves as a core educational institution within School District 84. The school provides a middle-level academic environment focused on preparing students for the transition from elementary to high school. By fostering a structured learning community, the school emphasizes both core curriculum subjects and the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents during their formative middle school years.
In addition to its standard academic offerings, Hester Junior High integrates various extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to engage a diverse student body. The school is situated within a suburban residential area, acting as a central hub for the local community. Through a combination of classroom instruction and student-centered activities, Hester Junior High strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for all its students.
For more information, contact Hester Jr High School at (847) 455-2150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Franklin Park, IL 60131-2905
(847) 455-2150
HESTER JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Franklin Park, IL with about 424 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin Park SD 84
- Total Students:
- 424
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 424 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.7%
- White
- 29.0%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.