Oster-oakview School
Tel:
(815) 485-2125
Oster-oakview School serves 475 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oster-oakview School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Oster-oakview School's student population of 475 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oster-oakview School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Oster-oakview School is 0.24, 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 | #1781 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Lenox 122 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oster-oakview School is Martin P Mckay Education Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alex M Martino Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arnold J Tyler School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Lenox Martin P Mckay Education Center Special Education School
Grades: 11-12 | 37 students
0.4 miles
516 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068 0.4 11-12 37 - New Lenox Arnold J Tyler School Grades: 1-3 | 309 students
0.6 miles
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398 0.6 1-3 309 - New Lenox Bentley Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 361 students
0.6 miles
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451 0.6 4-6 361 - New Lenox Alex M Martino Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 572 students
1.1 miles
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593 1.1 7-8 572 - New Lenox Haines Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 418 students
1.2 miles
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115 1.2 1-3 418
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