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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 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,066 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 87% 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
12 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
3,066 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cook County SD 130 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#590 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,885 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
27%
# Black Students
735 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
24%
17%
# White Students
394 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
13%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
248
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
291
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
333
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
332
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
335
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# 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 $20,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,567 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,701
$22,158
Spending / Student
$18,567
$21,406
Best Cook County SD 130 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Grades: K-3
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5324 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4690
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4690
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Grades: 4-5
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5312 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399
Grades: 4-5
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12545 S Homan Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489-3523
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489-3523
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #99.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Grades: K-3
| 336 students
Rank: #1010.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Grades: 4-5
| 187 students
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
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2975 W Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Grades: PK
| 135 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 3,066 students.
What is the rank of Cook County SD 130 School District?
Cook County SD 130 School District is ranked #354 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County SD 130 School District?
62% of Cook County SD 130 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 13% 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 12:1, 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 $18,567 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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