Herrick Middle School

Herrick Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
4335 Middaugh Ave,  Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove Grade School District No. 58
3.3
2.5
662 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jason Lynde
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grades

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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
77.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 2 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
5/20/2019
Herrick is a really good place for students to grow. Teachers are caring and supportive. The early bird classes are fun, and the clubs are also great. But the dress code is super sexist. They don't care about what the boys wear, but are super strict about what girls wear. I recommend these teachers for incoming 7th graders. Ms. Williams, (Reading/LA), Mrs. Daca, (Social Studies), Mr. Burgess (Science), Mrs. Probert, (FACS), Mrs. MacArtney, (Math), Ms. Lueck (Gym).
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 16 Reviews
2.0 student
1/22/2025
I hate it here, foods gross, gives me a stomach ache when I eat it
1.0 student
7/3/2024
This school is just terrible. I currently go here and the emotional support here is just awful. Many kids are constantly getting bullied and no one does anything. The education is ok but the conditions in the school is terrible. There is mold in the walls and ceilings. There are also rat/ bug infest...
2.0 student
5/20/2024
Learning: I am a Math 2 Honors student. I am recommended for next year all honors classes available for 9th. The learning in this school is horrid. And I won't sugar coat it. I feel like no one has learned anything in the year or two they've been here. And neither have I. For the reading curriculum,...
1.0 parent
3/23/2024
As a parent with both current and former students at this school, I must express my disappointment with the staff and the behavior of certain privileged students. If there were a way to elect new staff, I am convinced that many would not retain their positions. The emotional toll on my child who has...

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Herrick Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Downers Grove, IL, in the Downers Grove neighborhood, and is served by the Downers Grove Grade School District No. 58 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 662 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Herrick Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $600,219. Discover additional schools in the area, like Downer Grove North High School, The Bridge High School, Fusion Academy Ob: Chicago- Oak Brook, and more. Learn more about what Downers Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Herrick Middle School.

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