Top Rankings
Arbor Park SD 145 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 4 public schools serving 1,111 students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Arbor Park SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arbor Park SD 145 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
#664 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
39%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,574 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 $21,259 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,574
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,259
$21,244
Best Arbor Park SD 145 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arbor Park Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Grades: 3-4
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Grades: 1-2
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Grades: PK-K
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District is ranked #647 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 Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
39% of Arbor Park SD 145 School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Arbor Park SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,259 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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