C
Below Average
55/100

Costello School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4632 Clyde Ave, Lyons, IL 60534
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
221
Students
enrolled
8.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%30/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs 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 −2 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 proficiency12% (−14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 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
Hispanic12%8%reading -3 pts, math -4 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -19 pts, math -22 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 4632 Clyde Ave
City Lyons
ZIP Code 60534
District 1723850
NCES School ID 172385003902
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60534

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,327
Per Capita Income $32,799
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%
High School or Higher 82.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $222,700
Median Rent $1,062
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Costello School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.1%
White 12.2%
Black 5.0%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 221
Teachers (FTE) 25.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Costello School?
Costello School has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Costello School?
Costello School has 221 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1.
What grades does Costello School serve?
Costello School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Costello School receive per student?
Costello School receives $21,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Costello School in 60534 ▼
Avg Home Value
$279,635
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,533
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
35.4%

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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