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7.9 avg / 10

Oak Park Esd 97 School District

School District · Oak Park, Illinois

Students: 5,596
Teachers (FTE): 462

Avg Rating

7.9

out of 10

Schools

10

8 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,483

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#44 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.6

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,483

+$6,793 vs Illinois median

District size

5,596 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Oak Park Esd 97

Oak Park Esd 97 is a Oak Park, Illinois school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $23,483 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.9/10, Oak Park Esd 97 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Whittier Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Oak Park Esd 97 students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Oak Park Esd 97, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.1%
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ELA Proficiency 43.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Oak Park Esd 97 with test data.

District Details

City
Oak Park
Total Enrollment
5,596
Teachers (FTE)
462
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?

Oak Park Esd 97 has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Oak Park Esd 97?

The average composite rating for Oak Park Esd 97 is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oak Park Esd 97?

Oak Park Esd 97 spends $23,483 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Oak Park Esd 97?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oak Park Esd 97 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oak Park Esd 97?

Whittier Elem School is the highest-rated school in Oak Park Esd 97 with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Oak Park Esd 97?

Across schools in Oak Park Esd 97 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oak Park Esd 97 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Oak Park Esd 97 has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 10 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
7.9/10
Math Proficiency
46.1%
ELA Proficiency
43.7%

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

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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