- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chicago, IL
Hernandez Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hernandez Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170993006091
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernandez Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 720
- students enrolled
Hernandez Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernandez Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993006091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Hernandez Middle School shrank from 856 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 170993006091 · Chicago, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Hernandez Middle School shrank from 856 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hernandez Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 720
Hernandez Middle School
720 students
What this shows Hernandez Middle School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernandez Middle School compares
Hernandez Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
African American 1.4%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Hernandez Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hernandez Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernandez Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Chicago
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Northwest Middle School
Standard public school
532 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Albany Park Multicultural Elem
Standard public school
243 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Madero Middle School
Standard public school
231 students 10:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Academy Elem School
Standard public school
191 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Standard public school
176 students 35.2:1 students per teacher
Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
Standard public school
83 students 83:1 students per teacher
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernandez Middle School
How many students attend Hernandez Middle School?
Hernandez Middle School has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernandez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernandez Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Hernandez Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hernandez Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernandez Middle School?
Hernandez Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hernandez Middle School rank among middle schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernandez Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Hernandez Middle School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.