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Heritage Middle School

Summary:

Heritage Middle School is a public middle school located in Lansing, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 470. It is part of the Sunnybrook School District 171, which is ranked 667 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage Middle School faces some challenges, with consistently ranking in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools and performing below the state average on standardized tests. However, the school does show some strengths, particularly in serving certain student subgroups like African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Compared to nearby schools in the Dolton School District 149, Heritage Middle School generally performs better, but it lags behind other nearby schools like McKinley Junior High School and Brookwood Junior High School.

The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2019-2020 to 32.5% in 2022-2023, which is well above the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 38.09% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. While the school's spending per student has increased, from $13,430 in 2019-2020 to $16,210 in 2022-2023, the school must ensure these resources are effectively utilized to improve student learning and engagement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 19250 Burnham Ave
       Lansing, IL  60438-3822

(708) 895-0790

District: Sunnybrook School District 171

SchoolDigger Rank:
722nd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,074 Help


Students who attend Heritage Middle School usually attend:

High:    Thornton Fractnl So High School

Feeder schools for Heritage Middle School:

Elementary:    Nathan Hale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.0%
Hispanic:
18.7%
White:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Compare Details Heritage Middle School ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.47. (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 Heritage Middle School is $17,074.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Middle School 722nd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Heritage Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Sunnybrook School District 171:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnybrook School District 171 667th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heritage Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.79 856th 1185 27.8%
2004 34.05 853rd 1204 29.2%
2005 38.03 824th 1209 31.8%
2006 36.62 910th 1272 28.5%
2007 31.67 975th 1287 24.2%
2008 36.14 930th 1293 28.1%
2009 28.49 1025th 1318 22.2%
2010 37.50 957th 1327 27.9%
2011 32.90 1020th 1344 24.1%
2012 43.42 895th 1365 34.4%
2013 27.46 1052nd 1367 23.0%
2014 30.47 967th 1322 26.9%
2015 28.28 922nd 1302 29.2%
2016 29.13 912th 1294 29.5%
2017 38.91 765th 1293 40.8%
2018 45.53 667th 1293 48.4%
2019 52.27 592nd 1356 56.3%
2021 41.28 636th 1241 48.8%
2022 50.24 589th 1369 57.0%
2023 42.51 721st 1367 47.3%
2024 41.47 722nd 1363 47.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.19 48th 339 85.8%
2021 64.67 26th 277 90.6%
2022 72.67 37th 454 91.9%
2024 74.06 48th 486 90.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 496th 602 17.6%
2019 35.36 457th 792 42.3%
2021 43.98 235th 548 57.1%
2022 38.23 419th 781 46.4%
2023 26.73 615th 805 23.6%
2024 24.09 660th 802 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.83 366th 1161 68.5%
2019 60.54 374th 1217 69.3%
2021 48.75 428th 1019 58.0%
2022 57.42 398th 1221 67.4%
2023 47.83 580th 1234 53.0%
2024 44.74 614th 1219 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.46 659th 1226 46.2%
2019 52.48 555th 1276 56.5%
2021 38.93 566th 1017 44.3%
2022 51.66 517th 1286 59.8%
2023 42.29 694th 1275 45.6%
2024 43.38 660th 1251 47.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.51 370th 674 45.1%
2024 28.11 500th 639 21.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.31 638th 1223 47.8%
2019 50.79 564th 1296 56.5%
2021 37.37 606th 1048 42.2%
2022 46.93 596th 1286 53.7%
2023 40.80 707th 1292 45.3%
2024 39.21 692nd 1264 45.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.71 78th 511 84.7%
2019 72.96 90th 565 84.1%
2021 68.76 54th 385 86.0%
2022 78.51 61st 573 89.4%
2023 66.02 120th 569 78.9%
2024 64.59 118th 548 78.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.76 154th 590 73.9%
2019 73.68 105th 639 83.6%
2021 61.65 137th 517 73.5%
2022 71.24 122nd 662 81.6%
2023 64.94 158th 661 76.1%
2024 51.14 257th 643 60.0%
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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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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 563 121 5 26 5 n/a n/a 0 720
1993 553 123 7 32 3 n/a n/a 0 718
1994 552 136 8 35 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 496 199 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1996 496 199 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1997 481 215 11 30 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1998 374 175 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 354 204 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 331 217 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 313 271 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 225 316 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2003 225 316 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2004 181 331 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 113 345 4 44 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 97 396 5 42 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 55 395 5 52 0 n/a n/a 6 513
2008 50 432 5 56 0 n/a n/a 5 548
2009 44 444 5 52 2 n/a n/a 7 554
2010 31 408 5 66 0 n/a n/a 6 516
2011 28 426 4 66 0 0 8 0 532
2012 22 395 4 68 0 0 13 0 502
2013 15 363 4 85 0 1 17 0 485
2014 21 363 5 77 1 1 22 0 490
2015 21 375 5 75 1 0 20 0 497
2016 15 354 4 78 1 2 23 0 477
2017 18 347 4 81 1 1 18 0 470
2018 20 373 8 83 0 0 16 0 500
2019 15 387 7 88 1 0 21 0 519
2020 12 358 5 78 0 0 17 0 470
2021 9 355 1 81 0 0 27 0 473
2022 10 357 0 79 0 0 15 0 461
2023 13 357 1 88 1 0 10 0 470

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 Heritage Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 720 37.5 19.2 n/a
1993 718 38.5 18.6 n/a
1994 731 38.5 19.0 n/a
1995 730 38.8 18.8 n/a
1996 730 38.8 18.8 n/a
1997 737 39.4 18.7 n/a
1998 582 34.1 17.1 n/a
1999 589 35.0 16.8 n/a
2000 583 37.1 15.7 n/a
2001 624 35.5 17.6 n/a
2002 584 36.5 16.0 28.1
2003 584 36.5 16.0 28.1
2004 553 35.3 15.7 36
2005 506 32.3 15.7 42.9
2006 540 35.1 15.4 51.9
2007 513 39.0 13.2 58.2
2008 548 31.0 17.7 61.9
2009 554 31.6 17.5 63.8
2010 516 30.6 16.8 72.5
2011 532 29.6 17.9 77.6
2012 502 30.6 16.4 66.9
2013 485 36.8 13.1 61
2014 490 35.0 14.0 57.1
2015 497 38.0 13.0 78.3
2016 477 35.0 13.6 72.1
2017 470 34.0 13.8 3.8
2018 500 34.0 14.7 74
2019 519 32.0 16.2 72.4
2020 470 34.0 13.8 38.5
2021 473 n/a n/a n/a
2022 461 36.0 12.8 43.8
2023 470 35.0 13.4 38.1

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 Heritage Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 720 37.5 19.2 n/a
1993 718 38.5 18.6 n/a
1994 731 38.5 19.0 n/a
1995 730 38.8 18.8 n/a
1996 730 38.8 18.8 n/a
1997 737 39.4 18.7 n/a
1998 582 34.1 17.1 n/a
1999 589 35.0 16.8 n/a
2000 583 37.1 15.7 n/a
2001 624 35.5 17.6 n/a
2002 584 36.5 16.0 28.1
2003 584 36.5 16.0 28.1
2004 553 35.3 15.7 36
2005 506 32.3 15.7 42.9
2006 540 35.1 15.4 51.9
2007 513 39.0 13.2 58.2
2008 548 31.0 17.7 61.9
2009 554 31.6 17.5 63.8
2010 516 30.6 16.8 72.5
2011 532 29.6 17.9 77.6
2012 502 30.6 16.4 66.9
2013 485 36.8 13.1 61
2014 490 35.0 14.0 57.1
2015 497 38.0 13.0 78.3
2016 477 35.0 13.6 72.1
2017 470 34.0 13.8 3.8
2018 500 34.0 14.7 74
2019 519 32.0 16.2 72.4
2020 470 34.0 13.8 38.5
2021 473 n/a n/a n/a
2022 461 36.0 12.8 43.8
2023 470 35.0 13.4 38.1

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

Heritage Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.4%98.6%98.6%98.4%74.3%96.7%98.2%
201698.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%78.4%98.1%19.9%21.0%
201796.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%72.5%96.8%96.8%45.8%
201897.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%73.6%97.3%97.5%70.4%
201998.9%99.3%99.3%99.3%70.7%98.9%98.7%66.4%
202199.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%98.7%99.6%67.0%
202297.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.4%75.3%
202398.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%72.3%
202498.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.0%72.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heritage Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $934 (7.2%) $12,107 (92.8%) $13,041
2020 $690 (5.1%) $12,740 (94.9%) $13,430
2021 $1,128 (8.4%) $12,372 (91.6%) $13,500
2022 $1,128 (8.4%) $12,372 (91.6%) $13,500
2023 $1,141 (7.0%) $15,068 (93.0%) $16,210
2024 $1,148 (6.7%) $15,926 (93.3%) $17,074

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 592nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 721st of 1367 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)34.116.7
 17.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnybrook School District 171)34.116.7
 17.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)8.86.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sunnybrook School District 171)8.86.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Heritage Middle School)3235
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Sunnybrook School District 171)3235
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)44.117.7
 26.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnybrook School District 171)44.117.7
 26.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)3.39.7
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sunnybrook School District 171)3.39.7
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)48.953.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnybrook School District 171)48.953.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)6.58.4
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sunnybrook School District 171)6.58.4
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Middle School)66.757.4
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnybrook School District 171)66.757.4
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Middle School)21.65.2
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sunnybrook School District 171)21.65.2
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Heritage Middle School)5743.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Sunnybrook School District 171)5743.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students519470
 9.4%
African American387357
 7.8%
American Indian11
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic8888
Pacific Islander00
White1513
 13.3%
Two or More Races2110
 52.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%38.1%
 34.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Heritage Middle School.

Students at Heritage Middle School are 76% African American, 19% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Heritage Middle School ranks 722nd of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Heritage Middle School usually go on to attend Thornton Fractnl So High School


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