Forest Ridge Sd 142 School District
School District · Oak Forest, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,878
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,878
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#293 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,878
$2,812 vs Illinois median
District size
1,511 students
Larger than Illinois median
About Forest Ridge Sd 142
Forest Ridge Sd 142 is a Oak Forest, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,878 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Forest Ridge Sd 142 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kerkstra Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Ridge Sd 142 students show an average math proficiency of 27.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Forest Ridge Sd 142, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Ridge Sd 142 with test data.
Schools in Forest Ridge Sd 142
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Oak Forest
- Total Enrollment
- 1,511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
Forest Ridge Sd 142 has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Ridge Sd 142?
The average composite rating for Forest Ridge Sd 142 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
Forest Ridge Sd 142 spends $13,878 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Ridge Sd 142 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
Kerkstra Elem School is the highest-rated school in Forest Ridge Sd 142 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
Across schools in Forest Ridge Sd 142 with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forest Ridge Sd 142 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Forest Ridge Sd 142 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.4%
Resources
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.
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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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