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Herrick Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Downers Grove, Illinois · Downers Grove GSD 58
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students626
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
Herrick
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
626
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
11%-42.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Herrick Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school enrolls 626 students. It is part of the Downers Grove GSD 58 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictDowners Grove GSD 58
County17043
CityDowners Grove
ZIP60515
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171254001508

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment626
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino8.6%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native81.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
4.8%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)