At a glance
Reported students
943
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
893
Hickory Creek Middle School: 943 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 905
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Hickory Creek Middle School
Hickory Creek Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Frankfort. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Frankfort CCSD 157C. NCES reports 943 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 White (70.3%) and Black (10.1%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hickory Creek Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.38 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.3%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black10.1%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
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.
Other schools in Frankfort CCSD 157C
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chelsea Elem School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
893 reported students
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
840 reported students
Public schools near Hickory Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Crossing Middle · New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 544 | 2.4 mi |
| Bentley Elem School Middle · New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 380 | 2.8 mi |
| Alex M Martino Jr High School Middle · New Lenox SD 122 | 07–08 | 591 | 2.9 mi |
| Mokena Jr High School Middle · Mokena SD 159 | 06–08 | 502 | 3.6 mi |
| Oster-Oakview School Middle · New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 373 | 4.2 mi |
| Nelson Ridge School Middle · New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 432 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Creek Middle School
What grades does Hickory Creek Middle School serve?
Hickory Creek Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Frankfort CCSD 157C.
How many students attend Hickory Creek Middle School?
Hickory Creek Middle School reported 943 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 905 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 943 students and 63.38 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 Hickory Creek Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hickory Creek Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Frankfort CCSD 157C attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hickory Creek Middle School in?
Hickory Creek Middle School is part of Frankfort CCSD 157C, based in Frankfort, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hickory Creek Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spencer Crossing (2.4 mi), Bentley Elem School (2.8 mi), Alex M Martino Jr High School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.