Christa Mcauliffe School
Tel:
(708) 429-4565
Christa Mcauliffe School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Christa Mcauliffe School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Christa Mcauliffe School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Christa Mcauliffe School's student population of 535 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Christa Mcauliffe School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe School is 0.32, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #575 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 82% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kirby 140 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Christa Mcauliffe School is Victor J Andrew High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Prairie View Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tinley Park Victor J Andrew High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,142 students
0.3 miles
9001 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 342-5800 0.3 9-12 2,142 - Tinley Park Prairie View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
0.6 miles
8500 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-8540 0.6 6-8 614 - Orland Park Fernway Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
1.0 miles
16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-3810 1.0 PK-5 467 - Tinley Park Millennium Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
1.1 miles
17830 84th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-3150 1.1 PK-5 558 - Tinley Park Virgil I Grissom Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 585 students
1.3 miles
17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3030 1.3 6-8 585
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