Enrollment
627
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernon Hills, IL
Hawthorn Middle School North
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Middle School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171857002149
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Middle School North earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Vernon Hills · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 627
- students enrolled
Hawthorn Middle School North has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Middle School North ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Vernon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
NCES ID 171857002149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Middle School North compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorn Middle School North
Hawthorn Middle School North is a mid-sized middle school in Vernon Hills, Illinois, enrolling 627 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Vernon Hills's middle schools, it stands alongside Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students): Hawthorn Middle School North is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 10.7:1).
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students) and Hawthorn Elem School South (505 students) alongside Hawthorn Middle School North.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorn Middle School North compares
Hawthorn Middle School North on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,380
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Asian 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Hawthorn Middle School North is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorn Ccsd 73, which includes Hawthorn Middle School North.
$18,380
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hawthorn Middle School North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School South | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School South | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School North | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Aspen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Middle School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Vernon Hills
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Middle School North
How many students attend Hawthorn Middle School North?
Hawthorn Middle School North has 627 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernon Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School North is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Middle School North?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Middle School North is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Vernon Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Middle School North?
Hawthorn Middle School North has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Middle School North rank among public schools in Vernon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Middle School North ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Vernon Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vernon Hills on the city page.
Is Hawthorn Middle School North a good school?
Hawthorn Middle School North earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawthorn Ccsd 73?
Besides Hawthorn Middle School North, Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students), Hawthorn Elem School South (505 students), and Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language (413 students). See the Hawthorn Ccsd 73 district page for the complete list.
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