Mokena Sd 159 School District
School District · Mokena, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,852
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,852
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Mokena Sd 159?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mokena Sd 159 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.
Mokena JR High School
Mokena · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mokena Elem School
Mokena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mokena Intermediate School
Mokena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#108 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,852
$838 vs Illinois median
District size
1,550 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Mokena Sd 159 ranks #108 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Mokena Sd 159's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mokena JR High School (7.9/10), Mokena Elem School (7.7/10), and Mokena Intermediate School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mokena Sd 159
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mokena JR High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Mokena Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Mokena Intermediate School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mokena Sd 159
Mokena Sd 159 is a Mokena, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,550 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $15,852 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Mokena Sd 159 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mokena JR High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Mokena Sd 159 students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Mokena Sd 159, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mokena Sd 159 with test data.
Schools in Mokena Sd 159
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Mokena
- Total Enrollment
- 1,550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mokena Sd 159?
Mokena Sd 159 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mokena Sd 159?
The average composite rating for Mokena Sd 159 is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mokena Sd 159?
Mokena Sd 159 spends $15,852 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mokena Sd 159?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mokena Sd 159 is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mokena Sd 159?
Mokena JR High School is the highest-rated school in Mokena Sd 159 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Mokena Sd 159?
Across schools in Mokena Sd 159 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mokena Sd 159 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Mokena Sd 159 has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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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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