Ford Heights Sd 169 School District
School District · Ford Heights, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Ford Heights Sd 169?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ford Heights Sd 169 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.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr
Ford Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#574 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,389
+$9,699 vs Illinois median
District size
427 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Ford Heights Sd 169
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ford Heights Sd 169
Ford Heights Sd 169 is a Ford Heights, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 427 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $26,389 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Ford Heights Sd 169 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ford Heights Sd 169 students show an average math proficiency of 36.9% and ELA proficiency of 27.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Ford Heights Sd 169, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ford Heights Sd 169 with test data.
Schools in Ford Heights Sd 169
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Ford Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ford Heights Sd 169?
Ford Heights Sd 169 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ford Heights Sd 169?
The average composite rating for Ford Heights Sd 169 is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ford Heights Sd 169?
Ford Heights Sd 169 spends $26,389 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ford Heights Sd 169?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ford Heights Sd 169 is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ford Heights Sd 169?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is the highest-rated school in Ford Heights Sd 169 with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ford Heights Sd 169?
Across schools in Ford Heights Sd 169 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.1%
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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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