Forest Park Individual Educational School

1220 California Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Park Individual Educational School 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Park Individual Educational School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Forest Park Individual Educational School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Forest Park Individual Educational School 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 School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2248 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Park Individual Educational School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Park Individual Educational School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Park Individual Educational School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
79%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Park Individual Educational School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
16%
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White
8%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Park Individual Educational School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Park Individual Educational School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Park Individual Educational School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Park Individual Educational School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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 School's ranking?
Forest Park Individual Educational School 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 School often compared to?
Forest Park Individual Educational Schoolis 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 School?
267 students attend Forest Park Individual Educational School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest Park Individual Educational School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Individual Educational School?
Forest Park Individual Educational School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Park Individual Educational School offer ?
Forest Park Individual Educational School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Park Individual Educational School part of?
Forest Park Individual Educational School 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!!
- Posted by Administrator - Mr. D

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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