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#927 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

Crete-monee High School

High School · Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Crete, IL

A Crete Monee Cusd 201u high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1515 W Exchange St, Crete, IL 60417

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation36.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$22,610
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Crete-monee High School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2022
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crete-monee High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crete), 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

$93,346

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,362/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
13 boys'·9 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior HighPrivate · tuition7.6private7–121.0 mi153Compare →
Bloom Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–124.1 mi1,272Compare →
Southland College Prep Chtr HSCharter · enrollment unverified8.99–125.0 mi586Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Crete Monee Cusd 201u

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$22,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crete-monee High School is listed in Crete Monee CUSD 201U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crete-monee High School

Crete-monee High School is a public high school in Crete, IL, part of Crete Monee Cusd 201u, serving approximately 1,503 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crete-monee High School

What grades does Crete-monee High School serve?

Crete-monee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Crete-monee High School?

Crete-monee High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete-monee High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crete-monee High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crete-monee High School rank in IL?

Crete-monee High School ranks #927 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Crete-monee High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crete-monee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Crete-monee High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crete-monee High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Crete-monee High School a charter school?

No, Crete-monee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crete-monee High School a Title I school?

No, Crete-monee High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crete-monee High School?

99.4% of students at Crete-monee High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
Area population (ZIP 60417)
15,408
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
48.6
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 60417; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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