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Hickory Creek Middle School vs. Manhattan Jr High School

Should you attend Hickory Creek Middle School or Manhattan Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hickory Creek Middle School
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Manhattan Jr High School
15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Hickory Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Manhattan Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 951 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Creek Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Manhattan Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
951 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hickory Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manhattan Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory Creek Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manhattan Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hickory Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manhattan Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#23 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
#535 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hickory Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manhattan Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manhattan Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
78%
(Top 1% in IL)
55%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manhattan Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in IL)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hickory Creek Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manhattan Jr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
321
210
Grade 7 Students
301
207
Grade 8 Students
329
186

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manhattan Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manhattan Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manhattan Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manhattan Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hickory Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manhattan Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hickory Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manhattan Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hickory Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frankfort CCSD 157c School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manhattan Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
1%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manhattan Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manhattan SD 114 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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