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Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 School District

School District · Oak Lawn, Illinois

Students: 3,332
Teachers (FTE): 244

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

3,332

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#121 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,518

+$828 vs Illinois median

District size

3,332 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 ranks #121 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kolmar Avenue Elem School (8.9/10), Hometown Elem School (8.2/10), and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +22.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Kolmar Avenue Elem School8.9 / 10
2Hometown Elem School8.2 / 10
3Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch8.0 / 10
4J M Hannum Elem School7.0 / 10
5J Covington Elem School6.5 / 10
6Sward Elem School6.2 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123

Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 is a Oak Lawn, Illinois school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,332 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $17,518 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kolmar Avenue Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency48.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 with test data.

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Oak Lawn
Total Enrollment
3,332
Teachers (FTE)
244
District spending per student
$17,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?

Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?

The average composite rating for Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?

Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123's district-level spending was $17,518 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?

Kolmar Avenue Elem School is the highest-rated school in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?

Across schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 6 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
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
38.7%
ELA Proficiency
48.6%

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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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