Forest Ridge SD 142 School District

5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452-1940
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Forest Ridge SD 142 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,495 students in Forest Ridge SD 142 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 Forest Ridge SD 142 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,495 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Forest Ridge SD 142 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#400 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Forest Ridge SD 142  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Ridge SD 142  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Ridge SD 142  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
422 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
27%
# Black Students
134 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
842 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
56%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
55
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
147
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
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 $17,254 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,950 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Forest Ridge SD 142  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Forest Ridge SD 142  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,254
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Forest Ridge SD 142  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,950
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Forest Ridge SD 142  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Forest Ridge SD 142 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kerkstra Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Grades: 1-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Lee R Foster Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5931 School St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Grades: 1-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Jack Hille Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Grades: PK-K
| 202 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,495 students.
What is the rank of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District is ranked #423 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. 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 Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
56% of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Forest Ridge SD 142 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,950 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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