Enrollment
609
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Middle School South compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorn Middle School South
Hawthorn Middle School South is a mid-sized middle school in Vernon Hills, Illinois, enrolling 609 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Hawthorn Middle School South is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% 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 (37%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
15.8% 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 North (627 students): Hawthorn Middle School South is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 11.4:1).
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students) and Hawthorn Elem School South (505 students) alongside Hawthorn Middle School South.
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 South compares
Hawthorn Middle School South on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorn Ccsd 73, which includes Hawthorn Middle School South.
$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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hawthorn Middle School South a good school?
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. 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 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.
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