For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,311 students in Flossmoor SD 161 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 Flossmoor SD 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,311 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Flossmoor SD 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
362 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
27%
# Black Students
1,498 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
65%
17%
# White Students
274 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
12%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
200
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
315
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# 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 $17,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,591 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,688
$22,162
Spending / Student
$16,591
$21,409
Best Flossmoor SD 161 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
940 Western Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Heather Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 Lawrence Cres
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3721 Beech St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Serena Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Parker Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 898 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,311 students.
What is the rank of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District is ranked #457 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
65% of Flossmoor SD 161 School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Flossmoor SD 161 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,591 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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