Cook County SD 130 School District

12300 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406-1558
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,945 students in Cook County SD 130 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 Cook County SD 130 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
12 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,945 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cook County SD 130 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#590 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
12%
27%
17%
30%
36%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
64%
28%
% Black
23%
16%
% White
12%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,551 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,329 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,551
$21,990
Spending / Student
$19,329
$21,244

Best Cook County SD 130 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Grades: K-3
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5324 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4690
Grades: PK-3
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5312 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399
Grades: 4-5
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12545 S Homan Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489-3523
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Grades: K-3
| 329 students
Rank: #1010.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Grades: 4-5
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Horace Mann School
2975 W Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Grades: PK
| 197 students

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 2,945 students.
What is the rank of Cook County SD 130 School District?
Cook County SD 130 School District is ranked #355 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 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, 12% of students are White, 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 $19,329 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,945 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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