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#1778 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 47% in state
Oak Crest School
Elementary School · Beach Park Ccsd 3 · Beach Park, IL
A Beach Park Ccsd 3 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38550 N Lewis Ave, Beach Park, IL 60099
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Crest School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Crest School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,647
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Murphy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Lake County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| H R Mccall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Humility SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–1 | 1.1 mi | 129 | Compare → |
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.
Beach Park Ccsd 3
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Crest School is listed in Beach Park CCSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Crest School
Oak Crest School is a public elementary school in Beach Park, IL, part of Beach Park Ccsd 3, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Crest School
What grades does Oak Crest School serve?
Oak Crest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Crest School?
Oak Crest School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Crest School rank in IL?
Oak Crest School ranks #1,778 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Oak Crest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Crest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Oak Crest School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Crest School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Crest School a charter school?
No, Oak Crest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Crest School a Title I school?
No, Oak Crest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Crest School?
53.3% of students at Oak Crest 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (847) 599-5519
- Area population (ZIP 60099)
- 30,485
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 60099; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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