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Cook County School District 130

12300 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406-1558
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cook County School District 130 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 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,945 students in Cook County School District 130. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cook County School District 130 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
12 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
2,945 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cook County School District 130, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#730 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
17%
30%
36%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
64%
28%
% Black
23%
16%
% White
12%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,551 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,329 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,551
$21,990
Spending / Student
$19,329
$21,244

Best Cook County School District 130 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2140 Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5370
Gr: K-3 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Paul Revere Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 123rd Pl
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-3533
Gr: K-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12545 S Homan Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489-3523
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nathan Hale Intermediate
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5312 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-3399
Gr: 4-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13043 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6170
Gr: 4-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12331 Gregory St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-4450
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Nathan Hale Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5324 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-4690
Gr: PK-3 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Gr: 3-8
Rank: n/an/a
Horace Mann School
2975 W Broadway St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-2450
Gr: PK | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cook County School District 130?
Cook County School District 130 manages 12 public schools serving 2,945 students.
What is the rank of Cook County School District 130?
Cook County School District 130 is ranked #764 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Cook County School District 130?
64% of Cook County School District 130 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cook County School District 130?
Cook County School District 130 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Cook County School District 130's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,329 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,945 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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