HERNANDEZ
3510 W 55TH St,
Chicago, Illinois, 60632
53A, 55
Orange
Student Body: 718
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.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- Yes
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- School Grades
- 6,7,8
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Usable
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 08:15 AM-03:15 PM
Demographics
0.0%
Asian
1.4%
Black
97.6%
Hispanic
0.6%
White
0.4%
Other
School Stats
13.0%
Diverse Learners
43.5%
Limited English
7.6%
Mobility Rate
27%
Chronic Truancy
90.7%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
In-School Programs
Creative
- Crochet
- Culinary Classes
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Murals
- Painting
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Theater
Health And Wellness
- Common Threads
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
- Targeted Interventions
- Workshops/Classes
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- Book Club
- Community Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Cooking Club
- Dance Classes
- ESL Workshops
- Family Breakfasts
- Family Counseling/Support Group
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Fitness Classes
- Fitness For Parents
- GED Spanish Classes
- Health and Well-Being Workshops
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Parent Advocacy
- Parenting Classes
- Peace Circles
- Running
- Safety Workshops
- Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
- Yoga
Scholastic
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Debate Team
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Science Club
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Tutoring
- Writers Workshop
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- Basketball
- Conditioning and Fitness
- Girls on the Run
- Pom-Pon
- Running
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Zumba
School Performance
91.7%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
N/A
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: N/A)
N/A
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: %)
0
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
N/A
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: N/A%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- 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.
HERNANDEZ - Magnet Cluster - STEM
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
6-8
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: 3
- Number of offers: 2
