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#823 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 22% in state

Meadow Ridge School

Elementary School · Orland SD 135

10959 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Enrollment

577

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#823 of 3,813

In Orland Park

#4 of 13

public schools

In district

#2 of 10

Orland SD 135

School environment

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Meadow Ridge School

7.6/10

Elementary School in Orland Park · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Meadow Ridge School

Meadow Ridge School is a public elementary school in Orland Park, IL, part of Orland SD 135. Meadow Ridge School serves approximately 577 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Meadow Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Meadow Ridge School show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.1
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,852
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Meadow Ridge School — Students at Meadow Ridge School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 61.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2022
ELA
54%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Meadow Ridge School Compares

See how Meadow Ridge School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
78th percentile in IL
Academic
8.0/10
Excellent
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.3%

Location

10959 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Meadow Ridge School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Centennial School (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Palos West Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Palos Park), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Christa McAuliffe School (rated 7.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Tinley Park), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Orland Park, see our Orland Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Century Junior High School Orland Park 0.1 mi 6.8
SANDBOX OF HOMER GLEN Homer Glen 1.4 mi
Orland Jr High School Orland Park 1.8 mi 6.4
High Point Elem School Orland Park 1.9 mi 6.8
Centennial School Orland Park 2.4 mi 8.5
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Orland Park 2.3 mi 4.6
Orland Park Elem School Orland Park 2.5 mi 6.4
Orland Center School Orland Park 2.2 mi 7.2
Hadley Middle School Homer Glen 2.1 mi 7.1
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orland Hills 2.3 mi 5.7
Homer Jr High School Homer Glen 2.2 mi 7.5
Victor J Andrew High School Orland Hills 2.8 mi 8.2
Liberty Elem School Orland Park 2.8 mi 6.3
Jerling Junior High School Orland Park 2.8 mi 6.3
Fernway Park Elem School Orland Park 2.8 mi 6.3
Christa McAuliffe School Tinley Park 3.1 mi 7.8
Goodings Grove School Homer Glen 3.3 mi 6.6
Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park 3.8 mi 8.3
Palos West Elementary School Palos Park 4.1 mi 8.3
BOBBIE NOONAN'S CHILD CARE Homer Glen 3.5 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60467 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,329

Median Home Value

$392,200

Median Rent

$2,202/mo

Population

24,952

College Educated

45.1%

Homeownership

93.2%

Avg Commute

35.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

49.3

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Conley Elementary School Algonquin, IL 7.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meadow Ridge School

What grades does Meadow Ridge School serve?

Meadow Ridge School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Meadow Ridge School?

Meadow Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Ridge School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadow Ridge School rank in IL?

Meadow Ridge School ranks #823 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Meadow Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadow Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Meadow Ridge School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Ridge School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meadow Ridge School a charter school?

No, Meadow Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meadow Ridge School a Title I school?

No, Meadow Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
577
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%

District

Orland SD 135
District Enrollment
5,201
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,852
District Rank
#2 of 10

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