Arbor Park SD 145 School District

17301 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4920
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Arbor Park SD 145 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 1,104 students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Arbor Park SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
4,387 Schools
# Students
1,104 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Arbor Park SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#664 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Arbor Park SD 145  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arbor Park SD 145  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arbor Park SD 145  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
127 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
310 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
27%
# Black Students
141 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
485 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
44%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
98
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# 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 $21,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,394 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Arbor Park SD 145  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Arbor Park SD 145  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$21,711
$22,158
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Arbor Park SD 145  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$21,394
$21,406
This chart display average spending per public school student in Arbor Park SD 145  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Arbor Park SD 145 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arbor Park Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Grades: 3-4
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Grades: PK-K
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Grades: 1-2
| 221 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,104 students.
What is the rank of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District is ranked #649 out of 845 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 Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
44% of Arbor Park SD 145 School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Arbor Park SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,394 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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