C
Below Average
52/100

Ridge Central Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10800 Lyman Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
498
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% 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 −15 points worse 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 proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 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
White27%22%reading -10 pts, math -14 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -9 pts, math -12 pts38th 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 10800 Lyman Ave
City Chicago Ridge
ZIP Code 60415
District 1709990
NCES School ID 170999001230
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60415

Understanding the community around Ridge Central Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,168
Per Capita Income $28,196
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $203,300
Median Rent $1,161
Owner-Occupied 57.9%
Renter-Occupied 42.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ridge Central Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.2%
Hispanic/Latino 37.2%
Black 12.5%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Races 3.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 498
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ridge Central Elem School?
Ridge Central Elem School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Ridge Central Elem School?
Ridge Central Elem School has 498 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Ridge Central Elem School serve?
Ridge Central Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ridge Central Elem School receive per student?
Ridge Central Elem School receives $18,630 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ridge Central Elem School in 60415 ▼
Avg Home Value
$250,626
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,518
1-Year Change
+15.5%
% Renters
42.1%

Other Schools in 60415

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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