Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills, IL · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Hawthorn Middle School South is a middle school in Vernon Hills, IL with 656 students enrolled and a 65% proficiency rate. Part of Hawthorn CCSD 73. NCES data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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About This School
Hawthorn Middle School South is a middle school located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The school serves 656 students in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 65% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Hawthorn Middle School South is part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 in Illinois.
How This School Compares
Hawthorn Middle School South has 656 students enrolled, making it larger than the average school in Hawthorn CCSD 73 (395 students). Its 65% proficiency rate is 11 percentage points above the district average of 54%. Compared to the Illinois state average of 48%, the school performs 17 points higher. With a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hawthorn Middle School South has 656 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
According to EDFacts data, 65% of students at Hawthorn Middle School South meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Hawthorn Middle School South is part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 in Vernon Hills, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.
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Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2026.