Serving 996 students in grades 6-8, Haines Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
996 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)54%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%

Hispanic
7%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
81%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Haines Middle School?
996 students attend Haines Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Haines Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haines Middle School?
Haines Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Haines Middle School offer ?
Haines Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Haines Middle School part of?
Haines Middle School is part of St Charles Community Unit School District 303.
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