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#3529 of 3,813 schools in IL

Sieden Prairie Elementary School

Elementary School · Esd 159 · Matteson, IL

An Esd 159 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

725 Notre Dame Dr, Matteson, IL 60443

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$23,994
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Sieden Prairie Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sieden Prairie Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,941

Median home value

$229,000

Median rent

$1,377/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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.

Esd 159

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$23,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sieden Prairie Elementary School is listed in ESD 159; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sieden Prairie Elementary School

Sieden Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Matteson, IL, part of Esd 159, serving approximately 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,529 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sieden Prairie Elementary School

What grades does Sieden Prairie Elementary School serve?

Sieden Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sieden Prairie Elementary School?

Sieden Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sieden Prairie Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sieden Prairie Elementary 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 Sieden Prairie Elementary School rank in IL?

Sieden Prairie Elementary School ranks #3,529 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sieden Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sieden Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sieden Prairie Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sieden Prairie Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sieden Prairie Elementary School a charter school?

No, Sieden Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sieden Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sieden Prairie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sieden Prairie Elementary School?

80.7% of students at Sieden Prairie Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
Area population (ZIP 60443)
20,606
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
43.5
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 60443; 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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