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Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District

1910 170th St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429-1363
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 875 students in Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
875 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District, 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)
#842 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
3%
27%
9%
30%
20-24%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
84%
17%
% White
n/a
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,021 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,021
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,885
$21,662

Best Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District?
Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 875 students.
What is the rank of Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District?
Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District is ranked #854 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District?
84% of Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District?
Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hazel Crest SD 152-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 875 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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