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HERNANDEZ
3510 W 55TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
53A, 55
Orange
Student Body: 764
About the school

Hernández Middle School (HMS) boasts 5 science labs, 2 computer labs, a music room, an art room, and a language lab. HMS envisions that all students will develop a sense of self-actualization in the global community, as well as the local community. Students will ensure an understanding of the planet, the society, and their place amongst all to become true global citizens.

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish
School Hours
08:15 AM-03:15 PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
N/A
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
6,7,8

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
1.7%
Black
97.4%
Hispanic
0.7%
White
0.2%
Other

School Stats

12.3%
Diverse Learners
39.8%
Limited English
4.8%
Mobility Rate
36.2%
Chronic Truancy
88.4%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Painting
  • Theater
  • Crochet
  • Student Art Club
  • Culinary Classes
  • Graphic Design
  • Murals
  • Student Music Club
  • Dance
  • Guitar
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Drama

Health And Wellness

  • Common Threads
  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls

Parent And Community

  • Cooking Club
  • Field Trip
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Running
  • Book Club
  • ESL Workshops
  • GED Spanish Classes
  • Community Service
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Fitness Classes
  • Safety Workshops
  • Yoga
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Fitness For Parents
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Parenting Classes
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dance Classes
  • Family Nights
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Peace Circles
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs

Scholastic

  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Writers Workshop
  • Science Club
  • Yearbook Club
  • Bilingual Support
  • Debate Team
  • Tutoring
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help

Sports And Fitness

  • Pom-Pon
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Girls on the Run
  • Running
  • Zumba
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
90.3%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
N/A
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: %)
0
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
N/A
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: N/A%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

HERNANDEZ - Magnet Cluster - STEM

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
6,7,8
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 4
  • Number of offers: 0