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HERNANDEZ
https://hernanms.enschool.org/splash/
3510 W 55TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60632
52, 52A, 55
Orange
Student Body: 695
About the school

The mission of Hernández Middle School is to foster a safe environment where each student experiences a sense of belonging and develops skills that will empower them to achieve their highest potential.HMS envisions an equitable learning environment that centers students and partners with families to develop leaders who serve their community and shape its future.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
N/A
Classroom Languages
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
08:30 AM-03:30 PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
2.0%
Black
97.3%
Hispanic
0.1%
White
0.6%
Other

School Stats

11.2%
Diverse Learners
43.2%
Limited English
7.6%
Mobility Rate
27%
Chronic Truancy
93.5%
Low Income

College And Career

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Crochet
  • Culinary Classes
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mosaics
  • Murals
  • Origami
  • Painting
  • Plays/Acting
  • Sketching
  • 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

  • Peer Mentors
  • 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
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Running
  • Safe Passage
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Yoga

Scholastic

  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Debate Team
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Summer School
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Conditioning and Fitness
  • Flag Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga/Pilates
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

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-STEM

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
  • Number of applications: 15
  • Number of offers: 8