Luther J Schilling School
Tel:
(708)226-7900
- Luther J Schilling School serves 658 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Luther J Schilling School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Luther J Schilling School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Luther J Schilling School's student population of 658 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 658 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Luther J Schilling School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Luther J Schilling School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #200 out of 3679 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Homer CCSD 33c School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Luther J Schilling School is Lockport Township High School East (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oak Prairie Junior High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is William E Young School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Glen William E Young School Magnet School
Grades: 1-4 | 465 students
0.2 miles
16240 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708)226-2010 0.2 1-4 465 - Homer Glen Oak Prairie Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 583 students
1.9 miles
15161 S Gougar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815)836-2724 1.9 6-8 583 - Homer Glen Reed Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 2-3 | 285 students
2.2 miles
14939 W 143rd St
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815)838-8031 2.2 2-3 285 - Homer Glen Hadley Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-6 | 869 students
2.5 miles
15731 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708)226-7725 2.5 5-6 869 - Homer Glen Homer Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 863 students
2.5 miles
15711 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708)226-7800 2.5 7-8 863
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