Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Crest School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Crest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Crest School's student population of 282 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Crest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Crest School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
59%
27%
Black
17%
17%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Crest School's ranking?
Oak Crest School is ranked #1900 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oak Crest School often compared to?
Oak Crest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth Murphy School, Newport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oak Crest School?
282 students attend Oak Crest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Oak Crest School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Crest School?
Oak Crest School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Crest School offer ?
Oak Crest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Crest School part of?
Oak Crest School is part of Beach Park CCSD 3 School District.
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