B+
Above Average
84/100

Christa McAuliffe School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8944 174th St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Illinois
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.22 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 71st 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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
546
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%71/100Students gain 1.22 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency36% (+10 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency40% (+18 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
White32%42%reading -5 pts, math +6 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +34 pts, math +19 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading +6 pts, math +13 pts74th 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 8944 174th St
City Tinley Park
ZIP Code 60487
District 1721270
NCES School ID 172127005282
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60487

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $129,129
Per Capita Income $48,537
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 60.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%
High School or Higher 96.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $321,300
Median Rent $1,394
Owner-Occupied 94.4%
Renter-Occupied 5.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Christa McAuliffe School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Black 6.0%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 546
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Christa McAuliffe School?
Christa McAuliffe School has a Repit School Score of 84 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 Christa McAuliffe School?
Christa McAuliffe School has 546 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Christa McAuliffe School serve?
Christa McAuliffe School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Christa McAuliffe School receive per student?
Christa McAuliffe School receives $19,647 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Christa McAuliffe School in 60487 ▼
Avg Home Value
$401,320
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,135
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
5.6%

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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