For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,302 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 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,302 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Flossmoor SD 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#382 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.9%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
66%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
10%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,115 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$46 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,136
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,115
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Flossmoor SD 161 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3721 Beech St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Western Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Western Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Heather Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1439 Lawrence Cres
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Serena Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Parker Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,302 students.
What is the rank of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District is ranked #371 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
66% of Flossmoor SD 161 School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 8% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 $20,115 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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