Ridgeland SD 122 School District

6500 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2167
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ridgeland SD 122 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 2,352 students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ridgeland SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,352 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Ridgeland SD 122 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#592 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ridgeland SD 122  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgeland SD 122  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.
25%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgeland SD 122  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.
43%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
859 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
28%
# Black Students
129 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,227 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
174
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
233
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
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 $19,460 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 $18,854 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
$46 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ridgeland SD 122  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
$44 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ridgeland SD 122  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
$19,460
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ridgeland SD 122  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
$18,854
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ridgeland SD 122  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 Ridgeland SD 122 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
George W Lieb Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9101 Pembroke Ln
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Simmons Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,352 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District is ranked #573 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 Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
52% of Ridgeland SD 122 School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ridgeland SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,854 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: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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