Flossmoor Sd 161 School District
School District · Chicago Heights, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Flossmoor Sd 161?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Flossmoor Sd 161 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Flossmoor Hills Elem School
Flossmoor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heather Hill Elem School
Flossmoor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Serena Hills Elem School
Chicago Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#198 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,170
+$1,480 vs Illinois median
District size
2,314 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Flossmoor Sd 161 ranks #198 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Flossmoor Sd 161's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Flossmoor Hills Elem School (7.9/10), Heather Hill Elem School (7.6/10), and Serena Hills Elem School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Flossmoor Sd 161
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flossmoor Hills Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Heather Hill Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Serena Hills Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Western Avenue Elem School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Parker Junior High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.9/10, Flossmoor Sd 161 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Flossmoor Hills Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Flossmoor Sd 161 students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Flossmoor Sd 161 with test data.
Schools in Flossmoor Sd 161
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- 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 6.9/10. 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?
Flossmoor Hills Elem School is the highest-rated school in Flossmoor Sd 161 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Flossmoor Sd 161?
Across schools in Flossmoor Sd 161 with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. 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 6.9/10 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 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
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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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