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4.7 avg / 10

Ford Heights Sd 169 School District

School District · Ford Heights, Illinois

Students: 427
Teachers (FTE): 26

Avg Rating

4.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,389

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#607 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,389

+$9,699 vs Illinois median

District size

427 students

Smaller than Illinois median

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 5.2/10.

In standardized testing, Ford Heights Sd 169 students show an average math proficiency of 12.3% and ELA proficiency of 9.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 12.3%
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ELA Proficiency 9.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Ford Heights Sd 169 with test data.

Schools in Ford Heights Sd 169

2 schools

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 5.2/10.

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 12.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 9.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
4.7/10
Math Proficiency
12.3%
ELA Proficiency
9.8%

Resources

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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

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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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