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5.0 avg / 10

Flossmoor Sd 161 School District

School District · Chicago Heights, Illinois

Students: 2,314
Teachers (FTE): 163

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,170

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#576 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,170

+$1,480 vs Illinois median

District size

2,314 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Flossmoor Sd 161

Flossmoor Sd 161 is a Chicago Heights, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,314 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $18,170 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Flossmoor Sd 161 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Parker Junior High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Flossmoor Sd 161 students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Flossmoor Sd 161, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.4%
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ELA Proficiency 38.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Flossmoor Sd 161 with test data.

District Details

City
Chicago Heights
Total Enrollment
2,314
Teachers (FTE)
163
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Flossmoor Sd 161?

Flossmoor Sd 161 has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Flossmoor Sd 161?

The average composite rating for Flossmoor Sd 161 is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Flossmoor Sd 161?

Flossmoor Sd 161 spends $18,170 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Flossmoor Sd 161?

The average student-teacher ratio in Flossmoor Sd 161 is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Flossmoor Sd 161?

Parker Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Flossmoor Sd 161 with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Flossmoor Sd 161?

Across schools in Flossmoor Sd 161 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% 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 Flossmoor Sd 161 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Flossmoor Sd 161 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 5 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
33.4%
ELA Proficiency
38.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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