Serving 484 students in grades 6-8, Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
83%
16%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology?
484 students attend Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology?
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology offer ?
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology part of?
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.
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