Hickory Creek Middle School

910 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hickory Creek Middle School, located in Frankfort, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157-C. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, balancing rigorous core subjects with a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore personal interests and develop well-rounded skill sets.

Beyond the classroom, Hickory Creek Middle School is known for its active school culture, which emphasizes social-emotional growth and community engagement. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, academic clubs, and arts programs, which help students build leadership skills and form lasting friendships. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to achieve their potential and participate meaningfully in their school community.

910

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	73
Black	89
Asian	25
Two or More	36

White
687 (75.5 %)
Black
89 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (8.0 %)
Two or More
36 (4.0 %)
Asian
25 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frankfort CCSD 157C
Phone:	(815)469-4474
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	910
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 292

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 302