Top Rankings
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,735 students in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
5 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Evergreen Park ESD 124 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
#508 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
29%
% Black
26%
16%
% White
31%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,727 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,919 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,727
$22,456
Spending / Student
$22,919
$21,694
Best Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9900 S Central Park Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-2444
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-2444
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Northwest School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3630 W 92nd St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 425-9473
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 425-9473
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 S Francisco Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-1021
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-1021
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9400 S Sawyer Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-0148
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-0148
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9058 S California Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-6501
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-6501
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,735 students.
What is the rank of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District is ranked #505 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
37% of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,919 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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