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Marya Yates Elementary School

Elementary School · Esd 159 · Matteson, IL

An Esd 159 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

6131 Allemong Dr, Matteson, IL 60443

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$23,994
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Marya Yates Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marya Yates Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$93,941

Median home value

$229,000

Median rent

$1,377/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Frankfort Square Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.01–42.0 mi175Compare →
Carra AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–122.1 mi30Compare →

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.

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

Esd 159

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$23,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marya Yates Elementary School is listed in ESD 159; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marya Yates Elementary School

Marya Yates Elementary School is a public elementary school in Matteson, IL, part of Esd 159, serving approximately 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,551 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marya Yates Elementary School

What grades does Marya Yates Elementary School serve?

Marya Yates Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Marya Yates Elementary School?

Marya Yates Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marya Yates Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marya Yates Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marya Yates Elementary School rank in IL?

Marya Yates Elementary School ranks #2,551 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Marya Yates Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marya Yates Elementary 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 Marya Yates Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marya Yates Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marya Yates Elementary School a charter school?

No, Marya Yates Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marya Yates Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Marya Yates Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marya Yates Elementary School?

69.1% of students at Marya Yates Elementary 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
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
Area population (ZIP 60443)
20,606
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
43.5
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 60443; 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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