Luther J Schilling School
Tel:
(708) 226-7900
Luther J Schilling School serves 758 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Luther J Schilling School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Luther J Schilling School's student population of 758 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 758 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Luther J Schilling School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Luther J Schilling School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #365 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 86% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Homer CCSD 33c School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Grades: 1-4 | 447 students
0.2 miles
16240 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010 0.2 1-4 447 - Homer Glen Oak Prairie Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 581 students
1.9 miles
15161 S Gougar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724 1.9 6-8 581 - Homer Glen Reed Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 279 students
2.2 miles
14939 W 143rd St
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 838-8031 2.2 2-3 279 - Homer Glen Hadley Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 854 students
2.5 miles
15731 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7725 2.5 5-6 854 - Homer Glen Homer Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 861 students
2.5 miles
15711 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800 2.5 7-8 861
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