Hannah Beardsley Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 811
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Certified Teachers: 98%
Community Reviews
18 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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This school has got to be the WORST in school history! I graduated 2 years ago (2024), and I have never felt so mistreated, disrespected, and ignored. Staff consistently failed to listen when I raised concerns about certain students and staff, and instead of offering support, they responded with cha
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Posted by a community member on 12/17/2025
The principal who has been there the last two years is the worst in school history! She only cares about herself and not the staff or kids. The best part about the school is the two-assistant principals. The one has been there for years. They go above and beyond for the students and staff everyday.
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Posted by a community member on 5/24/2025
I graduated last year but the dean was extremely weird. He would look at my friends and many of them have felt very uncomfortable especially when theyre wearing crop tops. He kind of just eyes all the girls up and down and its super unsettling.
Posted by a community member on 9/17/2024
I have had two children attend HBMS and we love it there. There are so many activities and clubs to join in addition to sports, which has really helped my children not only meet new friends, but their grades improved because they were more disciplined. The teachers are very responsive and helpful wh
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Posted by a parent on 6/20/2024
My daughter (now graduated 2023) has told me about her experience going to beardsley. She was mistreated by many of the students, and the teachers would look the other way. My daughter was an EC student in both math and english, and many students she talked to lacked the basics of all subjects- for
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Posted by a parent on 12/23/2023

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Crystal Lake schools - Hannah Beardsley Middle School is located at 515 East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake IL 60014. Hannah Beardsley Middle School is in the Crystal Lake Central Consolidated School District 47. Hannah Beardsley Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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