Top Rankings
Midlothian SD 143 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,617 students in Midlothian SD 143 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Midlothian SD 143 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,617 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Midlothian SD 143 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#864 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
# American Indian Students
36 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
718 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
27%
# Black Students
378 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
23%
17%
# White Students
411 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
25%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
141
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,495 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,787
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,495
$21,409
Best Midlothian SD 143 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14620 Springfield Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 388-4121
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 388-4121
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3621 151st St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-0045
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-0045
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Kolmar Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 143rd St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6747
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6747
Grades: K-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
14811 Turner Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4551
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4551
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midlothian SD 143 School District?
Midlothian SD 143 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,617 students.
What is the rank of Midlothian SD 143 School District?
Midlothian SD 143 School District is ranked #891 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midlothian SD 143 School District?
44% of Midlothian SD 143 School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midlothian SD 143 School District?
Midlothian SD 143 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Midlothian SD 143 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,495 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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