Hernandez Middle School in Chicago, IL

At a glance

Reported students

720

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

411

Hernandez Middle School: 720 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 892
Teachers (FTE): 59
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Hernandez Middle School

Hernandez Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Chicago. It is one of 641 current school records connected to Chicago Public Schools District 299. NCES reports 720 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.8%) and Black (1.4%). English learners represent 36.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Hernandez Middle School

1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 36.3%
Students with disabilities: 10.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 94.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.6%
Hispanic97.8%
Black1.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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330 reported students

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Public schools near Hernandez Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Richardson Middle School Middle · Chicago Public Schools District 299	05–08	844	1 mi
Shields Middle School Middle · Chicago Public Schools District 299	05–08	330	1.4 mi
Gary Elem School Middle · Chicago Public Schools District 299	03–08	711	3.1 mi
Evergreen Academy Elem School Middle · Chicago Public Schools District 299	06–08	191	3.3 mi
Madero Middle School Middle · Chicago Public Schools District 299	06–08	231	3.3 mi
Columbus East Elem School Middle · Cicero SD 99	04–06	411	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hernandez Middle School

What grades does Hernandez Middle School serve?

Hernandez Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Chicago Public Schools District 299.

How many students attend Hernandez Middle School?

Hernandez Middle School reported 720 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 892 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hernandez Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 720 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hernandez Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hernandez Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Public Schools District 299 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hernandez Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hernandez Middle School in?

Hernandez Middle School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, based in Chicago, IL, which operates 641 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hernandez Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richardson Middle School (1 mi), Shields Middle School (1.4 mi), Gary Elem School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.