Calumet Public School District 132

The Calumet Public School District 132 in Illinois operates three schools: two elementary schools (Burr Oak Academy and Burr Oak Elementary School) and one middle school (Calumet Elementary School). The district serves a predominantly low-income population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.

Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in the Calumet Public School District 132. All three schools are performing significantly below state averages on key metrics, such as test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the district-wide proficiency rate in English Language Arts was just 32.2%, compared to the state average of 53.1%. The situation is even more dire in mathematics, with the district-wide proficiency rate at only 7.9% compared to the state average of 38.5%.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $16,830 to $19,064 per student in 2023-2024, the schools in the Calumet Public School District 132 have consistently struggled to improve their performance over the past few years. The district faces systemic challenges that need to be addressed through a comprehensive review of its practices and the implementation of more effective interventions to support student learning and engagement.