Matteson ESD 162 School District

4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471-1470
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Matteson ESD 162 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,405 students in Matteson ESD 162 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Matteson ESD 162 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
7 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,405 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Matteson ESD 162 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#706 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
20%
30%
35%
50%
(2022-23)
22.5%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
29%
% Black
88%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,298 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,199 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,298
$25,132
Spending / Student
$25,199
$24,168

Best Matteson ESD 162 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20519 Arcadian Dr
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 747-3535
Gr: K-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sauk Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Gr: 4-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Matteson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21245 Main St
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Gr: K-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Indiana Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Gr: 4-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
O W Huth Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Richton Square School
22700 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Matteson ESD 162 School District?
Matteson ESD 162 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,405 students.
What is the rank of Matteson ESD 162 School District?
Matteson ESD 162 School District is ranked #706 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson ESD 162 School District?
88% of Matteson ESD 162 School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Matteson ESD 162 School District?
Matteson ESD 162 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Matteson ESD 162 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,199 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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