Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Crest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Crest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Crest School's student population of 256 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Crest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Crest School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
54%
27%
Black
18%
17%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Crest School's ranking?
Oak Crest School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Oak Crest School?
256 students attend Oak Crest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oak Crest School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Crest School?
Oak Crest School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Crest School offer ?
Oak Crest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Crest School part of?
Oak Crest School is part of Beach Park CCSD 3 School District.
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