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Matteson ESD 162 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,379 students in Matteson ESD 162 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Matteson ESD 162 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,379 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Matteson ESD 162 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.
Overall District Rank
#687 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
28%
# Black Students
2,097 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
88%
16%
# White Students
24 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
207
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
271
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
232
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,250 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,108
$21,964
Spending / Student
$19,250
$21,218
Best Matteson ESD 162 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Illinois School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
O W Huth Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20519 Arcadian Dr
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 747-3535
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 747-3535
Grades: K-4
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Indiana Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Grades: 4-6
| 191 students
Rank: #55.
Matteson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21245 Main St
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Grades: K-3
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Sauk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Grades: 4-6
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
22700 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Matteson ESD 162 School District?
Matteson ESD 162 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,379 students.
What is the rank of Matteson ESD 162 School District?
Matteson ESD 162 School District is ranked #676 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson ESD 162 School District?
88% of Matteson ESD 162 School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Matteson ESD 162 School District?
Matteson ESD 162 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Matteson ESD 162 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,250 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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