C+
Average
61/100

Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 800 E 14th St, Ford Heights, IL 60411
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 75th 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

61
Repit Score
out of 100
139
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$35K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%11/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%75/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 +0 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 proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 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
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -28 pts, math -21 pts5th 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 800 E 14th St
City Ford Heights
ZIP Code 60411
District 1710950
NCES School ID 171095005419
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60411

Understanding the community around Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 91.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 139
Teachers (FTE) 12.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has a Repit School Score of 61 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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center has 139 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center serve?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center receive per student?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center receives $35,182 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center 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