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#2939 of 3,813 schools in IL
Kellar School
Middle School · Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 · Robbins, IL
A Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
14123 S Lydia Ave, Robbins, IL 60472
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kellar School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 21% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kellar School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,594
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Everett F Kerr Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Rosa L Parks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Upper Grade CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 193 | Compare → |
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.
Posen-robbins Esd 143-5
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kellar School is listed in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kellar School
Kellar School is a public middle school in Robbins, IL, part of Posen-robbins Esd 143-5, serving approximately 408 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,939 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kellar School
What grades does Kellar School serve?
Kellar School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kellar School?
Kellar School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kellar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kellar School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kellar School rank in IL?
Kellar School ranks #2,939 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kellar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kellar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Kellar School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kellar School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kellar School a charter school?
No, Kellar School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kellar School a Title I school?
No, Kellar School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kellar School?
75.0% of students at Kellar 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (708) 388-7201
- Area population (ZIP 60472)
- 4,961
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 60472; 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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