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#256 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 7% in state

Glen Oaks Elem School

Elementary School · North Palos Sd 117 · Hickory Hills, IL

A North Palos Sd 117 elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9045 S 88th Ave, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

  • Math 40% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$17,694
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Glen Oaks Elem School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
61%
2022
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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

61.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glen Oaks Elem 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,124/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickory Hills), 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

$85,360

Median home value

$278,000

Median rent

$1,112/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Patricia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.2 mi177Compare →
George T Wilkins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–61.5 mi421Compare →
Oak Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.62–51.6 mi753Compare →
Willow Springs Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–81.7 mi410Compare →

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.

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

North Palos Sd 117

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glen Oaks Elem School is listed in North Palos SD 117; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glen Oaks Elem School

Glen Oaks Elem School is a public elementary school in Hickory Hills, IL, part of North Palos Sd 117, serving approximately 645 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glen Oaks Elem School

What grades does Glen Oaks Elem School serve?

Glen Oaks Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Glen Oaks Elem School?

Glen Oaks Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elem School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glen Oaks Elem School rank in IL?

Glen Oaks Elem School ranks #256 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Glen Oaks Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glen Oaks Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Glen Oaks Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Oaks Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glen Oaks Elem School a charter school?

No, Glen Oaks Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glen Oaks Elem School a Title I school?

No, Glen Oaks Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Oaks Elem School?

61.6% of students at Glen Oaks Elem 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
645
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 60457)
14,674
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38
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 60457; 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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