Very Good
#627 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
Proviso Math and Science Academy
High School · Proviso Twp Hsd 209 · Forest Park, IL
A Proviso Twp Hsd 209 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8601 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Proviso Math and Science Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Proviso Math and Science Academy 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest 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
$81,323
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proviso East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,703 | Compare → |
| Walther Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| J Sterling Morton West High SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 3,497 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 14 | 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.
Proviso Twp Hsd 209
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Proviso Math and Science Academy is listed in Proviso Twp HSD 209; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Proviso Math and Science Academy
Proviso Math and Science Academy is a public high school in Forest Park, IL, part of Proviso Twp Hsd 209, serving approximately 921 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Proviso Math and Science Academy
What grades does Proviso Math and Science Academy serve?
Proviso Math and Science Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Proviso Math and Science Academy?
Proviso Math and Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Proviso Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Proviso Math and Science Academy is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Proviso Math and Science Academy rank in IL?
Proviso Math and Science Academy ranks #627 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Proviso Math and Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Proviso Math and Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Proviso Math and Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Proviso Math and Science Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Proviso Math and Science Academy a charter school?
No, Proviso Math and Science Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Proviso Math and Science Academy a Title I school?
No, Proviso Math and Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Proviso Math and Science Academy?
19.9% of students at Proviso Math and Science Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 921
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (708) 556-5583
- Area population (ZIP 60130)
- 14,000
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 60130; 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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