Overview

Hester Jr High School is a public school in Franklin Park, IL. It is the only middle school in Franklin Park School District 84.
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School Rating

Hester Jr High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

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Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2836 Gustav Street
Franklin Park, IL 60131
School leader: Mr Giffen W Trotter
(847) 455-2150
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