For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 908 students in Calumet Public SD 132 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Calumet Public SD 132 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), 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
908 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calumet Public SD 132 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.
Overall District Rank
#685 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
23%
28%
% Black
75%
16%
% White
n/a
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,249 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,246 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,249
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,246
$21,244
Best Calumet Public SD 132 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calumet Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Burr Oak Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
1441 W 124th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 824-3090
Grades: PK-2
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calumet Public SD 132 School District?
Calumet Public SD 132 School District manages 3 public schools serving 908 students.
What is the rank of Calumet Public SD 132 School District?
Calumet Public SD 132 School District is ranked #424 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet Public SD 132 School District?
75% of Calumet Public SD 132 School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calumet Public SD 132 School District?
Calumet Public SD 132 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Calumet Public SD 132 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,246 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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