Jack Hille Middle School

www.d142.org

528 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jack Hille Middle School, located in Oak Forest, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Forest Ridge School District 142. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while promoting social-emotional growth, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility as they navigate their early adolescent years.

Beyond the classroom, Jack Hille Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of community within the school. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student engagement and character development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond.

528

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jack Hille Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	158
Black	53
Asian	8
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
158 (29.9 %)
Black
53 (10.0 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Forest Ridge SD 142
Phone:	(708)687-5550
Website:	http://www.d142.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 153

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 192