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#2526 of 3,813 schools in IL
Forest Park Individual Ed School
Elementary School · Joliet Psd 86 · Joliet, IL
A Joliet Psd 86 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1220 California Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Park Individual Ed School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Park Individual Ed School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), 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
$64,099
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60432; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Singleton Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Sator Sanchez Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Fairmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| A O Marshall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 235 | 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.
Joliet Psd 86
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 20
- District spending per student
- $22,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Park Individual Ed School is listed in Joliet PSD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Park Individual Ed School
Forest Park Individual Ed School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet Psd 86, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,526 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Park Individual Ed School
What grades does Forest Park Individual Ed School serve?
Forest Park Individual Ed School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Park Individual Ed School?
Forest Park Individual Ed School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Individual Ed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Individual Ed School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Park Individual Ed School rank in IL?
Forest Park Individual Ed School ranks #2,526 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forest Park Individual Ed School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Park Individual Ed 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 Forest Park Individual Ed School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park Individual Ed School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Park Individual Ed School a charter school?
No, Forest Park Individual Ed School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Park Individual Ed School a Title I school?
No, Forest Park Individual Ed School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park Individual Ed School?
99.6% of students at Forest Park Individual Ed 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (815) 723-0414
- Area population (ZIP 60432)
- 20,098
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 60432; 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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