Cook County Sd 130 School District
School District · Blue Island, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
2,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
2,945
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#281 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,636
+$3,946 vs Illinois median
District size
2,945 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Cook County Sd 130 ranks #281 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cook County Sd 130's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Everett F Kerr Middle School (8.1/10), Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (7.6/10), and Nathan Hale Primary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cook County Sd 130 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cook County Sd 130 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cook County Sd 130
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett F Kerr Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Nathan Hale Primary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Nathan Hale Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Paul Revere Primary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Whittier Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Paul Revere Intermediate School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Nathan Hale Intermediate | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | George Washington Elementary Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cook County Sd 130
Cook County Sd 130 is a Blue Island, Illinois school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 2,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $20,636 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Cook County Sd 130 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Everett F Kerr Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cook County Sd 130 students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Cook County Sd 130, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cook County Sd 130 with test data.
Schools in Cook County Sd 130
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Blue Island
- Total Enrollment
- 2,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 231
- District spending per student
- $20,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cook County Sd 130?
Cook County Sd 130 has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cook County Sd 130?
The average composite rating for Cook County Sd 130 is 6.7/10. 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 Cook County Sd 130?
Cook County Sd 130's district-level spending was $20,636 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 Cook County Sd 130?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cook County Sd 130 is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cook County Sd 130?
Everett F Kerr Middle School is the highest-rated school in Cook County Sd 130 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cook County Sd 130?
Across schools in Cook County Sd 130 with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cook County Sd 130 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Cook County Sd 130 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 11 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
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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