Orland Sd 135 School District
School District · Orland Park, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
5,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
5,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#177 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,852
+$2,162 vs Illinois median
District size
5,201 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Orland Sd 135 ranks #177 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Orland Sd 135's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Century Junior High School (8.9/10), Orland JR High School (8.7/10), and Jerling Junior High School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orland Sd 135 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Orland Sd 135
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century Junior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Orland JR High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Jerling Junior High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Meadow Ridge School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | High Point Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Liberty Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Centennial School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Prairie Elem School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orland Sd 135
Orland Sd 135 is a Orland Park, Illinois school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,201 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $18,852 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Orland Sd 135 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Century Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Orland Sd 135 students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Orland Sd 135, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orland Sd 135 with test data.
Schools in Orland Sd 135
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Orland Park
- Total Enrollment
- 5,201
- Teachers (FTE)
- 379
- District spending per student
- $18,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Orland Sd 135 has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orland Sd 135?
The average composite rating for Orland Sd 135 is 7.1/10. 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 Orland Sd 135?
Orland Sd 135's district-level spending was $18,852 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 Orland Sd 135?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orland Sd 135 is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orland Sd 135?
Century Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Orland Sd 135 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Orland Sd 135?
Across schools in Orland Sd 135 with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orland Sd 135 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Orland Sd 135 has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
How we rate schools
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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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