Very Good
#1117 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Mokena Intermediate School
Elementary School · Mokena Sd 159 · Mokena, IL
A Mokena Sd 159 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11331 195th St, Mokena, IL 60448
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mokena Intermediate School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
15.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mokena Intermediate 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated821/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mokena), 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
$126,483
Median home value
$369,700
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Arbury Hills Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–4 | 2.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Dr Julian Rogus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 3.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Lt Joseph P Kennedy JR SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 3–12 | 3.6 mi | 60 | 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.
Mokena Sd 159
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mokena Intermediate School is listed in Mokena SD 159; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mokena Intermediate School
Mokena Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Mokena, IL, part of Mokena Sd 159, serving approximately 336 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mokena Intermediate School
What grades does Mokena Intermediate School serve?
Mokena Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Mokena Intermediate School?
Mokena Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokena Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokena Intermediate School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mokena Intermediate School rank in IL?
Mokena Intermediate School ranks #1,117 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mokena Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mokena Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mokena Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mokena Intermediate School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mokena Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Mokena Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mokena Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Mokena Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mokena Intermediate School?
15.5% of students at Mokena Intermediate 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (708) 342-4860
- Area population (ZIP 60448)
- 24,630
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 60448; 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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