Kirby 140 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 7 public schools in Kirby 140 School District, serving 3,576 students.
- Public school in Kirby 140 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
- The top ranked public schools in Kirby 140 School District are Millennium Elementary School, Helen Keller Elementary School and John A Bannes Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Kirby 140 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (708)532-6462 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,576 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 273 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Kirby 140 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 38% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 174 Students | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | 5% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 305 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 9% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 110 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 2,819 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 79% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 9 Students | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 157 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 154 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 315 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 392 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 335 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 377 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 389 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 415 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 377 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 403 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 419 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,783 is higher than the state average of $14,657. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,015 is less than the state average of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $55 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $45 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,783 | $14,657 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,015 | $14,817 |
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Kirby 140 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Christa Mcauliffe School Math: 48% | Reading: 44%
Rank: Top 30%8944 174th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708)429-4565
Grades: PK-5 | 535 students
- Fernway Park Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Top 50%16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708)349-3810
Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
- Helen Keller Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 20%7846 163rd St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708)532-2144
Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
- John A Bannes Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 46%
Rank: Top 30%16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708)532-6466
Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
- Millennium Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 59%
Rank: Top 10%17830 84th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708)532-3150
Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
- Prairie View Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Top 50%8500 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708)532-8540
Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
- Virgil I Grissom Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Top 50%17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708)429-3030
Grades: 6-8 | 585 students
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