Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 School District
School District · Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#319 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,263
$427 vs Illinois median
District size
1,422 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 ranks #319 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ridge Lawn Elementary School (7.3/10), Ridge Central Elem School (6.1/10), and Elden D Finley JR High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridge Lawn Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Ridge Central Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Elden D Finley JR High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 is a Chicago Ridge, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,422 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $16,263 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ridge Lawn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 students show an average math proficiency of 25.4% and ELA proficiency of 29.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 with test data.
Schools in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago Ridge
- Total Enrollment
- 1,422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
The average composite rating for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5's district-level spending was $16,263 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Ridge Lawn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Across schools in Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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