Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Summary:

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,121 students in grades 6-8 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, which is part of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123.

This school is a standout performer, consistently outpacing the state average in academic proficiency. In 2023-2024, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 63.7%, significantly higher than the state average of 41.2%, and its Science proficiency rate was 64.6%, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school's strong academic performance extends to specific student subgroups as well, with Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School ranking in the top 40 out of 548 Illinois middle schools for African American students and in the top 60 out of 486 Illinois middle schools for English Language Learner students in ELA proficiency. Additionally, the school has maintained a lower chronic absenteeism rate than the state average, indicating its success in keeping students engaged and attending regularly.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School outperforms its peers in academic proficiency. For example, its 2023-2024 ELA proficiency rate of 63.7% was significantly higher than the rates of nearby Simmons Middle School (41.0%) and Liberty Junior High School (30.1%). This strong performance is particularly noteworthy given that Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.58% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's ability to support the academic needs of diverse student populations and demonstrate continuous improvement over time are impressive achievements.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5345 W 99th St
       Oak Lawn, IL  60453-3815


(708) 499-6400

District: Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,131 Help


Feeder schools for Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School:

Elementary:    Hometown Elementary School
    J Covington Elementary School
    J M Hannum Elementary School
    Kolmar Avenue Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,121

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.9%
White:
42.6%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School is $15,131.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School 335th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 337th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.01 205th 1185 82.7%
2004 74.11 322nd 1204 73.3%
2005 81.79 191st 1209 84.2%
2006 76.51 269th 1272 78.9%
2007 74.79 301st 1287 76.6%
2008 73.90 334th 1293 74.2%
2009 70.65 404th 1318 69.3%
2010 70.18 423rd 1327 68.1%
2011 74.26 321st 1344 76.1%
2012 71.69 383rd 1365 71.9%
2013 58.32 569th 1367 58.4%
2014 59.61 533rd 1322 59.7%
2015 69.28 312th 1302 76.0%
2016 67.75 343rd 1294 73.5%
2017 60.51 446th 1293 65.5%
2018 54.72 536th 1293 58.5%
2019 59.10 494th 1356 63.6%
2021 42.49 612th 1241 50.7%
2022 48.31 623rd 1369 54.5%
2023 55.53 509th 1367 62.8%
2024 70.86 335th 1363 75.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.55 106th 179 40.8%
2023 62.16 69th 194 64.4%
2024 50.91 84th 184 54.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.39 247th 285 13.3%
2019 48.35 118th 339 65.2%
2021 35.01 208th 277 24.9%
2022 51.54 132nd 454 70.9%
2023 56.28 116th 480 75.8%
2024 69.61 60th 486 87.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 294th 602 51.2%
2019 46.38 305th 792 61.5%
2021 31.77 383rd 548 30.1%
2022 43.05 334th 781 57.2%
2023 47.66 302nd 805 62.5%
2024 52.49 269th 802 66.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.91 337th 1161 71.0%
2019 65.25 311th 1217 74.4%
2021 52.54 379th 1019 62.8%
2022 58.24 382nd 1221 68.7%
2023 61.67 341st 1234 72.4%
2024 77.80 157th 1219 87.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 478th 1226 61.0%
2019 57.15 488th 1276 61.8%
2021 38.67 570th 1017 44.0%
2022 48.76 571st 1286 55.6%
2023 55.77 468th 1275 63.3%
2024 69.61 316th 1251 74.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.09 315th 674 53.3%
2024 47.44 247th 639 61.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.17 5th 8 37.5%
2023 31.24 9th 12 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.91 553rd 1223 54.8%
2019 60.29 449th 1296 65.4%
2021 40.77 548th 1048 47.7%
2022 48.02 574th 1286 55.4%
2023 53.78 508th 1292 60.7%
2024 69.68 306th 1264 75.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.26 117th 511 77.1%
2019 48.04 238th 565 57.9%
2021 59.11 95th 385 75.3%
2022 66.82 108th 573 81.2%
2023 72.02 81st 569 85.8%
2024 83.43 40th 548 92.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.27 236th 590 60.0%
2019 59.33 201st 639 68.5%
2021 44.33 254th 517 50.9%
2022 46.71 312th 662 52.9%
2023 55.11 230th 661 65.2%
2024 77.15 92nd 643 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.24 509th 889 42.7%
2019 46.85 487th 905 46.2%
2021 33.59 537th 813 33.9%
2022 40.19 516th 898 42.5%
2023 46.12 461st 895 48.5%
2024 63.58 283rd 875 67.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 429 n/a 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1990 411 1 11 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 433
1991 460 2 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 490 1 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 477 0 10 16 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 474 0 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 499 1 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 499 1 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 531 4 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 561 4 12 26 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 612 3 6 40 4 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 558 4 12 48 4 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 527 4 14 53 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 538 5 11 54 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2003 538 5 11 54 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2004 551 13 7 83 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2005 530 15 11 98 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 754 21 17 167 1 n/a n/a 8 968
2007 722 29 14 200 4 n/a n/a 13 982
2008 741 37 13 207 7 n/a n/a 33 1038
2009 729 55 13 218 7 n/a n/a 32 1054
2010 716 54 13 247 6 n/a n/a 38 1074
2011 673 38 12 298 3 0 20 0 1044
2012 645 54 17 326 3 1 16 0 1062
2013 624 61 26 310 0 0 10 0 1031
2014 582 65 27 318 0 1 13 0 1006
2015 601 74 22 308 3 0 17 0 1025
2016 596 72 19 354 3 0 22 0 1066
2017 591 65 17 376 3 0 26 0 1078
2018 590 63 22 382 5 0 24 0 1086
2019 574 63 20 405 3 0 27 0 1092
2020 542 82 20 409 2 0 21 0 1076
2021 510 92 28 474 2 0 28 0 1134
2022 468 95 23 477 3 0 25 0 1091
2023 478 96 24 492 4 0 27 0 1121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1990 433 31.0 13.9 n/a
1991 479 32.8 14.6 n/a
1992 514 33.6 15.2 n/a
1993 503 35.2 14.3 n/a
1994 507 31.2 16.3 n/a
1995 525 37.6 14.0 n/a
1996 525 37.6 14.0 n/a
1997 566 37.0 15.3 n/a
1998 603 36.8 16.4 n/a
1999 665 38.2 17.4 n/a
2000 626 38.1 16.4 n/a
2001 599 40.0 15.0 n/a
2002 608 42.0 14.5 0
2003 608 42.0 14.5 0
2004 655 41.0 16.0 0
2005 655 42.0 15.6 0
2006 968 69.0 14.0 15.1
2007 982 67.0 14.7 17.6
2008 1038 57.0 18.2 23.6
2009 1054 65.5 16.1 25.7
2010 1074 67.0 16.0 36.1
2011 1044 67.5 15.4 37.6
2012 1062 65.5 16.1 41.2
2013 1031 97.0 10.6 39.7
2014 1006 91.1 11.0 42.1
2015 1025 68.0 15.0 50.5
2016 1066 67.0 15.9 41.2
2017 1078 68.6 15.7 43.5
2018 1086 71.5 15.1 41.6
2019 1092 70.7 15.4 43.6
2020 1076 71.0 15.1 42.9
2021 1134 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1091 69.2 15.7 43.8
2023 1121 71.1 15.7 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1990 433 31.0 13.9 n/a
1991 479 32.8 14.6 n/a
1992 514 33.6 15.2 n/a
1993 503 35.2 14.3 n/a
1994 507 31.2 16.3 n/a
1995 525 37.6 14.0 n/a
1996 525 37.6 14.0 n/a
1997 566 37.0 15.3 n/a
1998 603 36.8 16.4 n/a
1999 665 38.2 17.4 n/a
2000 626 38.1 16.4 n/a
2001 599 40.0 15.0 n/a
2002 608 42.0 14.5 0
2003 608 42.0 14.5 0
2004 655 41.0 16.0 0
2005 655 42.0 15.6 0
2006 968 69.0 14.0 15.1
2007 982 67.0 14.7 17.6
2008 1038 57.0 18.2 23.6
2009 1054 65.5 16.1 25.7
2010 1074 67.0 16.0 36.1
2011 1044 67.5 15.4 37.6
2012 1062 65.5 16.1 41.2
2013 1031 97.0 10.6 39.7
2014 1006 91.1 11.0 42.1
2015 1025 68.0 15.0 50.5
2016 1066 67.0 15.9 41.2
2017 1078 68.6 15.7 43.5
2018 1086 71.5 15.1 41.6
2019 1092 70.7 15.4 43.6
2020 1076 71.0 15.1 42.9
2021 1134 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1091 69.2 15.7 43.8
2023 1121 71.1 15.7 50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.8%98.2%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%98.9%99.5%98.3%
201999.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.4%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%100.0%
202299.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.4%98.8%99.2%96.5%
202398.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.6%98.9%99.2%95.6%
202498.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.4%98.5%98.6%96.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $466 (3.9%) $11,572 (96.1%) $12,038
2020 $518 (4.2%) $11,888 (95.8%) $12,406
2021 $784 (6.4%) $11,440 (93.6%) $12,224
2022 $784 (6.4%) $11,440 (93.6%) $12,224
2023 $981 (7.0%) $12,935 (93.0%) $13,916
2024 $1,013 (6.7%) $14,118 (93.3%) $15,131

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 509th of 1367 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)22.428.8
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)22.428.8
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)21.112.6
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)21.112.6
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)45.843
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)45.843
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)3826
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)3826
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)47.643.2
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)47.643.2
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)43.226.8
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)43.226.8
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School)46.958.8
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)46.958.8
 11.9%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10921121
 2.7%
African American6396
 52.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian2024
 20%
Hispanic405492
 21.5%
Pacific Islander00
White574478
 16.7%
Two or More Races2727
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%50.6%
 7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,121 students attended Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.

Students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School are 44% Hispanic, 43% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School ranks 335th of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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