Kennedy Elem School vs Illinois School
Illinois School has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.1/10. Illinois School is significantly larger with 399 students, about 2.0× the size of Kennedy Elem School (199). In math proficiency, Illinois School leads at 32.0%.
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Kennedy Elem School
Chicago Heights, IL
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
199 students
Illinois School
Park Forest, IL
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
399 students
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| Metric | Kennedy Elem School | Illinois School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98% | 84% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #1,311 of 3,814 | #771 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 66th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Kennedy Elem School | Illinois School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 49.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Kennedy Elem School | Illinois School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 199 | 399 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.0% | 84.0% |
| District | Chicago Heights SD 170 | Matteson ESD 162 |
| City | Chicago Heights | Park Forest |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago Heights (60411) | Park Forest (60466) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,627 | $63,132 |
| Median Home Value | $148,200 | $106,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,156 | $1,341 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.4% | 26.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 34 min |