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#2613 of 3,813 schools in IL
Sauk Elem School
Middle School · Matteson Esd 162 · Richton Park, IL
A Matteson Esd 162 middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
4435 S Churchill Dr, Richton Park, IL 60471
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sauk Elem School score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sauk Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richton 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
$72,241
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Matteson Esd 162
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sauk Elem School is listed in Matteson ESD 162; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sauk Elem School
Sauk Elem School is a public middle school in Richton Park, IL, part of Matteson Esd 162, serving approximately 282 students in grades 4th-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,613 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sauk Elem School
What grades does Sauk Elem School serve?
Sauk Elem School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Sauk Elem School?
Sauk Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauk Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauk Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sauk Elem School rank in IL?
Sauk Elem School ranks #2,613 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sauk Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sauk Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sauk Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sauk Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sauk Elem School a charter school?
No, Sauk Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sauk Elem School a Title I school?
No, Sauk Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sauk Elem School?
87.2% of students at Sauk Elem 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (708) 747-2660
- Area population (ZIP 60471)
- 12,845
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 60471; 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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