- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernon Hills, IL
Hawthorn Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171857002150
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Middle School South earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Vernon Hills · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 609
- students enrolled
Hawthorn Middle School South has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Middle School South ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Vernon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
NCES ID 171857002150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hawthorn Middle School South held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 171857002150 · Vernon Hills, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students)
Hawthorn Middle School South held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Middle School South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hawthorn Middl
Hawthorn Middle School North
627 students
- This school
Hawthorn Middle School South
609 students
- Hawthorn Elem
Hawthorn Elem School South
505 students
- Hawthorn Sch o
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
413 students
- Hawthorn Elem
Hawthorn Elem School North
347 students
- Hawthorn Aspen
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
313 students
What this shows Hawthorn Middle School South reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Middle School South compares
Hawthorn Middle School South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,084
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Hawthorn Middle School South is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorn Ccsd 73 reports $19,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Middle School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School North | 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 South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Middle School South
How many students attend Hawthorn Middle School South?
Hawthorn Middle School South has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernon Hills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Middle School South is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 South?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Middle School South is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Vernon Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Middle School South?
Hawthorn Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Middle School South rank among public schools in Vernon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Middle School South ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Hawthorn Ccsd 73?
Besides Hawthorn Middle School South, Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 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.