Very Good
#745 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Southwest Elem School
Elementary School · Evergreen Park Esd 124 · Evergreen Park, IL
An Evergreen Park Esd 124 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9900 S Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Elem School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwest Elem 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evergreen 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
$95,738
Median home value
$255,700
Median rent
$1,425/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of Martyrs Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Most Holy Redeemer Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| J M Hannum Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Southeast Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 312 | 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.
Evergreen Park Esd 124
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Elem School is listed in Evergreen Park ESD 124; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Elem School
Southwest Elem School is a public elementary school in Evergreen Park, IL, part of Evergreen Park Esd 124, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Elem School
What grades does Southwest Elem School serve?
Southwest Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Elem School rank in IL?
Southwest Elem School ranks #745 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Southwest Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Southwest Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Elem School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southwest Elem School a charter school?
No, Southwest Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Elem School a Title I school?
No, Southwest Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Elem School?
15.1% of students at Southwest 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (708) 424-2444
- Area population (ZIP 60805)
- 19,498
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 60805; 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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