Cook County Sd 130 School District
School District · Blue Island, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,636
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,636
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Cook County Sd 130?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cook County Sd 130 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln Elem School
Blue Island · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nathan Hale Primary School
Crestwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Blue Island · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#453 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below 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 #453 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cook County Sd 130's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elem School (7.3/10), Nathan Hale Primary School (6.5/10), and Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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.
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 | Lincoln Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Nathan Hale Primary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Paul Revere Primary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Everett F Kerr Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | George Washington Elementary Sch | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Nathan Hale Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Paul Revere Intermediate School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Nathan Hale Intermediate | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Whittier Elementary School | 4.3 / 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. The district invests $20,636 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Cook County Sd 130 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cook County Sd 130 students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Blue Island
- Total Enrollment
- 2,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 231
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cook County Sd 130?
Cook County Sd 130 spends $20,636 per student per year.
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?
Lincoln Elem School is the highest-rated school in Cook County Sd 130 with a composite score of 7.3/10.
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 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. 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 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
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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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