Top Rankings
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,744 students in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
1,744 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
652 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
28%
# Black Students
426 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
25%
16%
# White Students
581 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
33%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
186
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,604 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,800 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,604
$21,964
Spending / Student
$22,800
$21,218
Best Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9900 S Central Park Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-2444
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 S Francisco Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-1021
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-1021
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 S Sawyer Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-0148
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-0148
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W 92nd St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 425-9473
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 425-9473
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9058 S California Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-6501
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,744 students.
What is the rank of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District is ranked #428 out of 844 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 Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
37% of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,800 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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