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#1352 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Burr Oak Academy
Elementary School · Calumet Public Sd 132 · Calumet Park, IL
A Calumet Public Sd 132 elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1441 W 124th St, Calumet Park, IL 60827
- Math 75% proficient (2010)
- Reading 75% proficient (2010)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burr Oak Academy score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burr Oak Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,525/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Calumet Park), 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
$37,648
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Elem Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Colemon J Elem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Mariah's Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Brown R Elem Community AcadEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 290 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Calumet Public Sd 132
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burr Oak Academy is listed in Calumet Public SD 132; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burr Oak Academy
Burr Oak Academy is a public elementary school in Calumet Park, IL, part of Calumet Public Sd 132, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burr Oak Academy
What grades does Burr Oak Academy serve?
Burr Oak Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Burr Oak Academy?
Burr Oak Academy has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Academy is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burr Oak Academy rank in IL?
Burr Oak Academy ranks #1,352 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Burr Oak Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Burr Oak Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Burr Oak Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burr Oak Academy has 75% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Is Burr Oak Academy a charter school?
No, Burr Oak Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burr Oak Academy a Title I school?
No, Burr Oak Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burr Oak Academy?
7.4% of students at Burr Oak Academy 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (708) 824-3090
- Area population (ZIP 60827)
- 24,887
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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.
- 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 60827; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2010 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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