Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, forest park individual Educational ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
forest park individual Educational ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
forest park individual Educational's student population of 298 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
forest park individual Educational ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of forest park individual Educational is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2248 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
78%
27%
Black
13%
17%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- We are a Joliet magnet school that offers parents an alternative approach to a typical neighborhood school. Based in Adlerian philsophy, there are 3 components that make us unique: Socialization, Academics, and Creative Courses; the school has been a magnet school since 1978. We are one of the few remaining I.E. schools in the country. Forest Park IE was the only Illinois school certified as a National School of Character through the University of St. Francis and Character.org. It is a 5 year designation (2020-25) which is to be celebrated! We are proud of our parent involvement, caring staff, and students who are intrinsically motivated to solve their own problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is forest park individual Educational's ranking?
forest park individual Educational is ranked #2248 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are forest park individual Educational often compared to?
forest park individual Educationalis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend forest park individual Educational?
298 students attend forest park individual Educational.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of forest park individual Educational students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of forest park individual Educational?
forest park individual Educational has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does forest park individual Educational offer ?
forest park individual Educational offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is forest park individual Educational part of?
forest park individual Educational is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Forest Park I.E. was named as an Illinois School of Character during the 2017-18 school year! We demonstrated proficiency in 11 character standards sponsored by Character.org and the University of St. Francis. Very proud!!
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