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Very Good

#1187 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 31% in state

Dr Julian Rogus School

Elementary School · Summit Hill Sd 161 · Frankfort, IL

A Summit Hill Sd 161 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

20027 S 88th Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$19,549
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Dr Julian Rogus School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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

18.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dr Julian Rogus 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated701/100K

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

$137,651

Median home value

$376,500

Median rent

$1,455/mo

College educated

48.3%

Homeownership

93.6%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arbury Hills Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.61–41.0 mi174Compare →
Triple R Child CarePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–11.0 mi4Compare →
Frankfort Square Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.01–41.4 mi175Compare →
Bobbie Noonans Child CarePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi13Compare →

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.

Summit Hill Sd 161

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$19,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr Julian Rogus School is listed in Summit Hill SD 161; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr Julian Rogus School

Dr Julian Rogus School is a public elementary school in Frankfort, IL, part of Summit Hill Sd 161, serving approximately 607 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,187 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Julian Rogus School

What grades does Dr Julian Rogus School serve?

Dr Julian Rogus School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Dr Julian Rogus School?

Dr Julian Rogus School has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Julian Rogus School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr Julian Rogus School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr Julian Rogus School rank in IL?

Dr Julian Rogus School ranks #1,187 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Dr Julian Rogus School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr Julian Rogus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dr Julian Rogus School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Julian Rogus School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dr Julian Rogus School a charter school?

No, Dr Julian Rogus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr Julian Rogus School a Title I school?

No, Dr Julian Rogus School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Julian Rogus School?

18.8% of students at Dr Julian Rogus 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
607
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 60423)
32,813
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
42.4
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 60423; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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