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Cook County SD 130 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,950 students in Cook County SD 130 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Cook County SD 130 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
2,950 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cook County SD 130 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
#730 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
64%
29%
% Black
23%
16%
% White
11%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,515 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,297 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,515
$22,456
Spending / Student
$19,297
$21,694
Best Cook County SD 130 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Gr: K-3 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Gr: K-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12545 S Homan Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489-3523
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489-3523
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nathan Hale Intermediate
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5312 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399
Gr: 4-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Gr: 4-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Gr: 4-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Nathan Hale Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5324 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4690
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4690
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Gr: 3-8
Rank: n/an/a
2975 W Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cook County SD 130 School District?
Cook County SD 130 School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,950 students.
What is the rank of Cook County SD 130 School District?
Cook County SD 130 School District is ranked #762 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County SD 130 School District?
64% of Cook County SD 130 School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cook County SD 130 School District?
Cook County SD 130 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Cook County SD 130 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,297 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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