Mokena SD 159 School District

11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448-1334
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mokena SD 159 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,550 students in Mokena SD 159 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mokena SD 159 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,550 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Mokena SD 159 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#146 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mokena SD 159  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mokena SD 159  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mokena SD 159  School District 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.
77%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
56 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,230 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
79%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
42
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
164
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,968 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mokena SD 159  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mokena SD 159  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,081
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mokena SD 159  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,968
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mokena SD 159  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mokena SD 159 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mokena Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Grades: PK-3
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Mokena Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19815 Kirkstone Way
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Mokena Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11331 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4860
Grades: 4-5
| 336 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mokena SD 159 School District?
Mokena SD 159 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,550 students.
What is the rank of Mokena SD 159 School District?
Mokena SD 159 School District is ranked #146 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mokena SD 159 School District?
79% of Mokena SD 159 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mokena SD 159 School District?
Mokena SD 159 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mokena SD 159 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,968 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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