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Zenon J Sykuta School

Elementary School · Country Club Hills Sd 160 · Country Club Hills, IL

A Country Club Hills Sd 160 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.

4301 180th St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478

  • Math 22% proficient (2016)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2016)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-7.86 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2016
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2016 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2016 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2016 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,224
Chronic Absenteeism75.4%

Students at Zenon J Sykuta School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2016 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2013, to 22% in 2016, across a 7-year record (2010–2016).

Show all 7 years
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2016) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2016)

Based on 14 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Zenon J Sykuta 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,876/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Country Club Hills), 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

$76,936

Median home value

$180,900

Median rent

$1,677/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60478; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.4 mi50Compare →
Chateaux SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.9 mi271Compare →
Mae Jemison SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.1 mi359Compare →
Flossmoor Hills Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.2 mi343Compare →

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.

Country Club Hills Sd 160

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zenon J Sykuta School is listed in Country Club Hills SD 160; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zenon J Sykuta School

Zenon J Sykuta School is a public elementary school in Country Club Hills, IL, part of Country Club Hills Sd 160, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,759 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zenon J Sykuta School

What grades does Zenon J Sykuta School serve?

Zenon J Sykuta School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Zenon J Sykuta School?

Zenon J Sykuta School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zenon J Sykuta School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zenon J Sykuta School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zenon J Sykuta School rank in IL?

Zenon J Sykuta School ranks #3,759 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Zenon J Sykuta School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zenon J Sykuta School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Zenon J Sykuta School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zenon J Sykuta School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).

Is Zenon J Sykuta School a charter school?

No, Zenon J Sykuta School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zenon J Sykuta School a Title I school?

No, Zenon J Sykuta School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zenon J Sykuta School?

58.7% of students at Zenon J Sykuta 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.4%
Area population (ZIP 60478)
16,549
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
38.6
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 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 60478; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2016; directory SY 2023–24

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