Atwood Heights SD 125 School District

12150 S Hamlin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803-1218
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Atwood Heights SD 125 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 3 public schools serving 592 students in Atwood Heights SD 125 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 Atwood Heights SD 125 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
592 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Atwood Heights SD 125 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#656 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Atwood Heights SD 125  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atwood Heights SD 125  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.
25%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atwood Heights SD 125  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 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
27%
# Black Students
88 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
190 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
32%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
42
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
68
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
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 $19,796 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,024 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Atwood Heights SD 125  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
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Atwood Heights SD 125  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
$19,796
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Atwood Heights SD 125  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
$18,024
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Atwood Heights SD 125  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 Atwood Heights SD 125 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 S Hamlin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 597-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lane School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11800 S Meadow Lane Dr
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 388-6958
Grades: 3-5
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawn Manor School
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Grades: PK-2
| 238 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
Atwood Heights SD 125 School District manages 3 public schools serving 592 students.
What is the rank of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
Atwood Heights SD 125 School District is ranked #630 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 Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
49% of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
Atwood Heights SD 125 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Atwood Heights SD 125 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,024 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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