Hester Jr High School
Regular School · Franklin Park, IL
Hester Jr High School is a regular school school in Franklin Park, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 426 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 310 | 73% |
| White | 93 | 22% |
| Asian | 17 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 426 | 238M / 188F |
English Language Learners: 66 (15% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% -2.7pp | 27.7% | 405 |
| Reading Proficiency | 33.0% +0.3pp | 32.7% | 405 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 426 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Dan H Pietrini Elem School Elementary
- North Elem School Elementary
- Passow Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60131) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171578001887
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD