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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 592 students in Atwood Heights SD 125 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 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 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
592 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atwood Heights SD 125 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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%)
(20-21)
11%
28%
24%
30%
50-54%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
52%
28%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
29%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,796 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,024 is less than the state median of $21,244. 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
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,796
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,024
$21,244

Best Atwood Heights SD 125 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 S Hamlin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 597-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lane School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11800 S Meadow Lane Dr
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 388-6958
Grades: 3-5
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawn Manor School
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Grades: PK-2
| 221 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 #611 out of 844 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?
52% of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 13:1, 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 $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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