The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 24% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Spring Wood Middle School
Spring Wood Middle School serves sixth through eighth grades in Hanover Park, a family-oriented, ethnically diverse Chicago northwest suburb with a young demographic profile and strong business-park employment base. The school enrolls a student body that is roughly evenly split between Hispanic and White students, with Black and Asian students making up smaller but meaningful shares. The enrollment sits at a mid-sized level for a middle school.
Spring Wood is part of Keeneyville School District 20, a public elementary district that has recently introduced a Spanish-English dual language program at the kindergarten level, rolling forward grade by grade. While that initiative is housed at another school, it signals the district's pedagogical orientation toward bilingual instruction and language equity, which may inform the broader climate in the system.
On state assessments, Spring Wood's proficiency results are notably low across tested subjects and grades. In English language arts, students in sixth grade achieved proficiency at roughly in the mid-range, and eighth graders did somewhat better. In math, the school's results varied sharply by grade: sixth graders scored in the low range, seventh graders slightly higher, and eighth graders substantially lower. Science results from eighth grade testing fell in the lower range. A parent should look into whether the school has identified specific root causes for the math results, particularly in eighth grade, and what instructional or support strategies are in place to address them.
The comparison data places the school in the bottom quartile among DuPage County school districts on an overall proficiency index. This is meaningful context: the school is situated among peer districts in a populous, varied county, and its aggregate performance lags the median significantly.
State testing data were not reported for elementary grades because this is a middle school; the school does not serve students in those grades. No graduation rate data apply, as the school does not serve high school students. Information on chronic absenteeism, free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, English learner enrollment, and other student supports or program offerings was not available and should be requested directly from the school.
The school is located on Arlington Drive in Hanover Park. Housing values in the zip code are moderate and have risen modestly; rents are in a typical suburban range. The area has seen some new residential development, particularly around the Metra Milwaukee District West Line station, which serves as a transit anchor for the village. The employment base is dominated by large business parks and corporate employers rather than retail or service work.
For a family considering Spring Wood, the main question would be understanding how the school is addressing its current proficiency gaps, what support systems exist for students working below grade level, and whether the school's approach aligns with your family's learning priorities. Direct conversation with school leadership about intervention programs, instructional practices, and the student experience would help round out the fuller picture.
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