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Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 833 students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
833 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#401 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
194 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
27%
# Black Students
614 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
74%
17%
# White Students
4 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
90
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
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 $16,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,892 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,821
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,892
$21,170
Best Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schrum Memorial School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District manages 2 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District is ranked #394 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
74% of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,892 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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