Serving 149 students in grades 6-8, Hinckley-big Rock Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School's student population of 149 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinckley-big Rock Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hinckley-big Rock Middle School's ranking?
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School is ranked #1011 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hinckley-big Rock Middle School?
149 students attend Hinckley-big Rock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hinckley-big Rock Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinckley-big Rock Middle School?
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinckley-big Rock Middle School offer ?
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hinckley-big Rock Middle School part of?
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School is part of Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429 School District.
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