Sauk Elem School vs Columbia Central School
Sauk Elem School and Columbia Central School are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.5 out of 10. Columbia Central School is significantly larger with 592 students, about 2.1× the size of Sauk Elem School (282). In math proficiency, Sauk Elem School leads at 19.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Sauk Elem School
Richton Park, IL
7.5/10
Middle School4th – 6th
282 students
Columbia Central School
Steger, IL
7.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
592 students
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| Metric | Sauk Elem School | Columbia Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.2% | 80.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #1,013 of 3,814 | #1,111 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 74th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sauk Elem School | Columbia Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 19.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Sauk Elem School | Columbia Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 4th – 6th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 282 | 592 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.2% | 80.7% |
| District | Matteson ESD 162 | Steger SD 194 |
| City | Richton Park | Steger |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richton Park (60471) | Steger (60475) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,241 | $61,222 |
| Median Home Value | $200,800 | $137,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,319 | $1,032 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.2% | 16.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 14.4% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 32 min |