Atwood Heights SD 125 School District

12150 S Hamlin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803-1218
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Atwood Heights SD 125 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 589 students in Atwood Heights SD 125 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Atwood Heights SD 125 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
589 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Atwood Heights SD 125 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#656 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
24%
30%
50-54%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
52%
29%
% Black
18%
16%
% White
27%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,115 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,896
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,115
$21,692

Best Atwood Heights SD 125 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 S Hamlin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 597-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lane School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11800 S Meadow Lane Dr
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 388-6958
Gr: 3-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawn Manor School
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
Atwood Heights SD 125 School District manages 3 public schools serving 589 students.
What is the rank of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
Atwood Heights SD 125 School District is ranked #635 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
52% of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atwood Heights SD 125 School District?
Atwood Heights SD 125 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Atwood Heights SD 125 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,115 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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