Top Rankings
Arbor Park SD 145 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,092 students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Arbor Park SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,092 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Arbor Park SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#664 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
142 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
13%
6%
# Hispanic Students
307 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
27%
# Black Students
135 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
458 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
42%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
113
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,950 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,629 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,950
$21,914
Spending / Student
$21,629
$21,170
Best Arbor Park SD 145 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arbor Park Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Grades: 3-4
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Grades: 1-2
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Grades: PK-K
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,092 students.
What is the rank of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District is ranked #649 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
42% of Arbor Park SD 145 School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Arbor Park SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,629 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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