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#823 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 22% in state

Meadow Ridge School

Elementary School · Orland Sd 135 · Orland Park, IL

An Orland Sd 135 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

10959 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467

  • Math 40% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$18,852
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

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

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 14 years
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%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Meadow Ridge 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,133/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orland Park), 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

$109,329

Median home value

$392,200

Median rent

$2,202/mo

College educated

45.1%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Point Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.83–51.9 mi476Compare →
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–82.3 mi408Compare →
St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–82.3 mi456Compare →
Fernway Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–52.8 mi408Compare →

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.

Orland Sd 135

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$18,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadow Ridge School is listed in Orland SD 135; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadow Ridge School

Meadow Ridge School is a public elementary school in Orland Park, IL, part of Orland Sd 135, serving approximately 577 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

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%
Area population (ZIP 60467)
24,952
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
49.3
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 60467; 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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