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Ridgeland SD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,352 students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ridgeland SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,352 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgeland SD 122 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
52%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,460 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,854 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,460
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,854
$21,244
Best Ridgeland SD 122 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
George W Lieb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 Pembroke Ln
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Simmons Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,352 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District is ranked #521 out of 864 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
52% of Ridgeland SD 122 School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ridgeland SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,854 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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