How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hamlin Upper Grade Center | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alsip, IL | Alsip, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 182 | 303 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hamlin Upper Grade Center | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,477 | $18,460 |
| District | Atwood Heights SD 125 | Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hamlin Upper Grade Center | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.1% | 32.0% |
| African American | 13.7% | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.8% | 47.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hamlin Upper Grade Center | Prairie Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 192:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 31.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.