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Arbor Park Middle School
Middle School · Arbor Park Sd 145 · Oak Forest, IL
An Arbor Park Sd 145 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arbor Park Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arbor Park Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,167
Median home value
$249,100
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Southwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Jack Hille Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 578 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arbor Park Sd 145
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arbor Park Middle School is listed in Arbor Park SD 145; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arbor Park Middle School
Arbor Park Middle School is a public middle school in Oak Forest, IL, part of Arbor Park Sd 145, serving approximately 471 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,469 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arbor Park Middle School
What grades does Arbor Park Middle School serve?
Arbor Park Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Arbor Park Middle School?
Arbor Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Park Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbor Park Middle School rank in IL?
Arbor Park Middle School ranks #2,469 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Arbor Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arbor Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbor Park Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arbor Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Arbor Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbor Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Arbor Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbor Park Middle School?
46.7% of students at Arbor Park Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (708) 687-5330
- Area population (ZIP 60452)
- 26,511
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60452; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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