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Steger Intermediate Center
Elementary School · Steger Sd 194 · Steger, IL
A Steger Sd 194 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3411 Hopkins St, Steger, IL 60475
- Math 2% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steger Intermediate Center score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steger Intermediate Center 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,078/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steger), 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
$61,222
Median home value
$137,200
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Crete Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| U S Grant Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 219 | 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.
Steger Sd 194
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steger Intermediate Center is listed in Steger SD 194; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steger Intermediate Center
Steger Intermediate Center is a public elementary school in Steger, IL, part of Steger Sd 194, serving approximately 485 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,683 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steger Intermediate Center
What grades does Steger Intermediate Center serve?
Steger Intermediate Center serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Steger Intermediate Center?
Steger Intermediate Center has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steger Intermediate Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Steger Intermediate Center is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steger Intermediate Center rank in IL?
Steger Intermediate Center ranks #3,683 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Steger Intermediate Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Steger Intermediate Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Steger Intermediate Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steger Intermediate Center has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Steger Intermediate Center a charter school?
No, Steger Intermediate Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steger Intermediate Center a Title I school?
No, Steger Intermediate Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steger Intermediate Center?
83.5% of students at Steger Intermediate Center 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (708) 753-4200
- Area population (ZIP 60475)
- 10,103
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 60475; 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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