Mokena Intermediate School

11331 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
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Top 30%
Serving 327 students in grades 4-5, Mokena Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mokena Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mokena Intermediate School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Mokena Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mokena Intermediate School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#811 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mokena Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mokena Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mokena Intermediate School 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.
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
12%
28%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
80%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Mokena Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mokena Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mokena Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mokena Intermediate School's ranking?
Mokena Intermediate School is ranked #811 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mokena Intermediate School?
327 students attend Mokena Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mokena Intermediate School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mokena Intermediate School?
Mokena Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mokena Intermediate School offer ?
Mokena Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Mokena Intermediate School part of?
Mokena Intermediate School is part of Mokena SD 159 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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