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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,182 students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arbor Park SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#548 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
30%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,521 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,212
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,521
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Arbor Park SD 145 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Gr: 3-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Arbor Park Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Gr: 1-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 1,182 students.
What is the rank of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District is ranked #538 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
38% of Arbor Park SD 145 School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 2% 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 13:1, 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 $20,521 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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