Top Rankings
Mokena SD 159 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,558 students in Mokena SD 159 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mokena SD 159 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mokena SD 159 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#168 out of 926 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
27%
# Black Students
47 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,284 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
83%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
158
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
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 $17,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,875 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,988
$22,162
Spending / Student
$17,875
$21,409
Best Mokena SD 159 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mokena Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Grades: PK-3
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Mokena Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19815 Kirkstone Way
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Mokena Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11331 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4860
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4860
Grades: 4-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mokena SD 159 School District?
Mokena SD 159 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,558 students.
What is the rank of Mokena SD 159 School District?
Mokena SD 159 School District is ranked #184 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mokena SD 159 School District?
83% of Mokena SD 159 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mokena SD 159 School District?
Mokena SD 159 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mokena SD 159 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,875 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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