D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Mae Jemison School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3450 W 177th St, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th 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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%13/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% 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 −1 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 proficiency17% (−9 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
Black12%3%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income17%3%reading -14 pts, math -27 pts17th 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 3450 W 177th St
City Hazel Crest
ZIP Code 60429
District 1724720
NCES School ID 172472004254
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60429

Understanding the community around Mae Jemison School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,366
Per Capita Income $27,805
Poverty Rate 21.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $161,900
Median Rent $1,457
Owner-Occupied 66.4%
Renter-Occupied 33.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mae Jemison School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 42.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 90.5%
Hispanic/Latino 8.6%
White 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 22.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mae Jemison School?
Mae Jemison School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Mae Jemison School?
Mae Jemison School has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Mae Jemison School serve?
Mae Jemison School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mae Jemison School receive per student?
Mae Jemison School receives $20,298 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mae Jemison School in 60429 ▼
Avg Home Value
$187,646
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,538
1-Year Change
+8.9%
% Renters
33.6%

Other Schools in 60429

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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