B
Good
70/100

Serena Hills Elem School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 255 Pleasant Dr, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
319
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%50/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (+1 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−0 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black10%10%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts58th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +15 pts, math -1 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 255 Pleasant Dr
City Chicago Heights
ZIP Code 60411
District 1715420
NCES School ID 171542001851
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60411

Understanding the community around Serena Hills Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,384
Per Capita Income $26,652
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,100
Median Rent $1,142
Owner-Occupied 64.7%
Renter-Occupied 35.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Serena Hills Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.8%
Hispanic/Latino 32.0%
Two or More Races 11.0%
White 6.3%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 319
Teachers (FTE) 25.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Serena Hills Elem School?
Serena Hills Elem School has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Serena Hills Elem School?
Serena Hills Elem School has 319 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Serena Hills Elem School serve?
Serena Hills Elem School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Serena Hills Elem School receive per student?
Serena Hills Elem School receives $15,440 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Serena Hills Elem School in 60411 ▼
Avg Home Value
$181,275
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,669
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
35.3%

Other Schools in 60411

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026