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Memorial Elementary School

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Memorial Elementary School ranks 664 th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

664^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tinley Park, Illinois, serving 297 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Community Consolidated School District 146, which is ranked 293 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30-35% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 664 out of 2,056 schools. The school's performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams is noteworthy, as it outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for all grade levels in the 2024-2025 school year. In ELA, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 61.9% in 3rd grade to 76.9% in 4th grade, compared to the district's 56.9%-66.4% and the state's 47.3%-54.6%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 52.4% in 3rd grade to 66.7% in 4th grade, compared to the district's 43.1%-57.9% and the state's 38.5%-49.6%. However, the school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) for 5th grade was lower, with a 29.4% proficiency rate compared to the district's 40.5% and the state's 40.6%.

When compared to the nearby Walter F. Fierke Educational Center and Bert H. Fulton School within the same district, Memorial Elementary School outperforms the other two schools in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates on the IAR exams, particularly in the upper grade levels. The school also has a lower student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, indicating a greater investment in staffing and educational resources. Overall, Memorial Elementary School stands out as a consistently high-performing school within its district, with a commitment to supporting student success.

291

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,086

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477-4116

(708) 614-4535

District: Ccsd 146

Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle School
High:	Tinley Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

Hispanic:

19.6%

African American:

11.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (50% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Above the Illinois median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 11 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

Illinois avg44%

664^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Ccsd 146

293^rd of 811Ccsd 146 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	67.1	664 of 2056	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	668 of 2067	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.3	772 of 2077	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	676 of 2082	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	612 of 1948	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.0	605 of 2086	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	427 of 2037	79.0%	★★★★☆
2017	80.9	355 of 2044	82.6%	★★★★☆
2016	81.9	330 of 2046	83.9%	★★★★☆
2015	78.5	378 of 2052	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	65.2	802 of 2167	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.8	1088 of 2166	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.2	894 of 2147	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	75.2	552 of 2139	74.2%	★★★★☆
2009	71.0	699 of 2120	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.4	570 of 2092	72.8%	★★★★☆
2007	72.2	619 of 2095	70.5%	★★★★☆
2006	80.8	263 of 2086	87.4%	★★★★☆
2005	73.9	526 of 2022	74.0%	★★★★☆
2004	75.3	507 of 2030	75.0%	★★★★☆
2003	74.4	564 of 2020	72.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	62.4	704 of 1942	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.7	535 of 1942	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	59.8	691 of 1957	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.5	549 of 1970	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	546 of 1680	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	746 of 2019	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.0	475 of 1964	75.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	58.8	297 of 970	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	289 of 954	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	229 of 955	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	103 of 938	89.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	419 of 1800	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	377 of 1793	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.5	556 of 1808	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.8	296 of 1763	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	166 of 1514	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	49.4	842 of 1816	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.4	311 of 1765	82.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	546 of 1947	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	53.7	801 of 1959	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	857 of 1984	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.5	824 of 1977	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	608 of 1707	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.2	442 of 2019	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	427 of 1972	78.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	65.3	271 of 1194	77.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	46.3	799 of 1389	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.8	628 of 1392	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.4	747 of 1419	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.9	715 of 1425	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.5	591 of 1308	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	753 of 1462	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.1	498 of 1463	66.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2019)77th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2023)69th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)64th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+17 vs state

Mathematics50%+11 vs state

Science29%-11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, March 21, 2013

have had all of my children in this school over the course of many years. The teachers are all so very caring and helpful. We have had a few changes in principals over the years but this year they really found the perfect one. He is so involved with the kids, parents and staff. Morale is terrific and they always have fun activities planned though out the school year for the kids:reading nights, family fun nights etc. Teachers, principal and staff always put in 200%of their time for our children during school and after as well. Love the reading programs that are enforced to inspire the children and get them motivated. We have a wonderful PTA and they organize so many fun activities throughout the school year. A very family friendly school, I couldn't be happier. Have also had involvement with their early learning program at the school, and cannot not say enough, they are so caring and helpful. I do not know where we would be without their nurturing, guidance and kindness. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6701 179th St	Tinley Park	60477	Cook County	Ccsd 146	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 614-4535	291	27	10.9	37.8%	162 (55.7%)	34 (11.7%)	57 (19.6%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.7%)	67.1	664^th of 2056 public elementary schools	67.7%		63.6	668^th of 2067 public elementary schools	67.7%	4	29.4	61.9	76.9	71.4	69.8	52.4	66.7	26.5	49.6	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	96.6	96.2	96.2	13.5	$22,086	$602	$21,484
Bert H Fulton School	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 171st St	Tinley Park	60477	Cook County	Ccsd 146	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 614-4540	404	36	11.3	43.6%	220 (54.5%)	36 (8.9%)	99 (24.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.1%)	65.3	698^th of 2056 public elementary schools	66.1%		56.9	784^th of 2067 public elementary schools	62.1%	86	36.0	45.3	73.1	72.0	64.1	45.3	58.2	42.0	49.4	97.3	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.3	97.1	97.3	16.5	$20,433	$602	$19,831
John A Bannes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16835 Odell Ave	Tinley Park	60477	Cook County	Kirby School District 140	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 532-6466	421	32	12.9		298 (70.8%)	29 (6.9%)	60 (14.3%)	16 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	72.5	543^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	73.6%		79.8	370^th of 2067 public elementary schools	82.1%	173	40.3	54.9	61.1	59.7	58.6	74.6	55.6	56.7	62.4	96.0	95.8	95.8	95.8	96.0	95.6	96.0	5.8	$16,974	$835	$16,139
Arbor Elementary School	Public	1-2	17303 Central Ave	Oak Forest	60452	Cook County	Arbor Park School District 145	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 560-0092	232	18	12.8	47.0%	91 (39.2%)	27 (11.6%)	68 (29.3%)	42 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)										97.9	97.4	97.4	97.4	98.7	96.6	97.9		$15,642	$2,011	$13,630
Kimberly Heights Elementary School	Public	PK-K	6141 Kimberly Dr	Tinley Park	60477	Cook County	Arbor Park School District 145	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 532-6434	181	11	16.4	35.4%	64 (35.4%)	12 (6.6%)	57 (31.5%)	40 (22.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)								(n/a)										93.4	92.8	92.8	92.8	93.4	92.8	93.4	41.4	$15,670	$1,182	$14,488
Millennium Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17830 84th Ave	Tinley Park	60487	Cook County	Kirby School District 140	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 532-3150	451	37	12.1		304 (67.4%)	55 (12.2%)	62 (13.7%)	19 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	84.5	293^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	85.7%		78	417^th of 2067 public elementary schools	79.8%	124	55.4	65.5	73.5	63.5	67.3	79.8	70.6	59.5	70.4	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8		$17,081	$390	$16,691
Helen Keller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7846 163rd St	Tinley Park	60477	Cook County	Kirby School District 140	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 532-2144	426	35	12.2		282 (66.2%)	30 (7.0%)	83 (19.5%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	53.6	932^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	54.7%		41.4	1122^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	45.7%	190	22.2	52.0	62.1	51.9	55.9	60.0	53.0	16.7	43.5	96.6	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.6	95.6	96.6		$16,855	$852	$16,003
Meadowview School	Public	3-5	4701 179th St	Country Club Hills	60478	Cook County	Country Club Hills School District 160	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(708) 957-6220	293	15	19.5	65.5%	1 (0.3%)	252 (86.0%)	23 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	15.8	1770^th of 2056 public elementary schools	13.9%		19.9	1688^th of 2067 public elementary schools	18.3%	82	19.8	25.0	25.7	34.7	28.5	16.7	12.4	9.0	12.4	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9		$25,194	$2,787	$22,406
Christa McAuliffe School	Public	PK, KG-5	8944 174th St	Tinley Park	60487	Cook County	Kirby School District 140	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(708) 429-4565	530	37	14.2		414 (78.1%)	22 (4.2%)	57 (10.8%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	62.4	757^th of 2056 public elementary schools	63.2%		67.2	603^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	70.8%	154	30.1	67.4	51.1	48.5	55.2	65.1	52.2	43.7	53.0	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	2.1	$16,468	$390	$16,078
Walter F Fierke Educational Center	Public	PK, KG-5	6535 Victoria Dr	Oak Forest	60452	Cook County	Ccsd 146	No	(n/a)	No	No	(708) 614-4520	443	33	13.3	35.9%	239 (54.0%)	39 (8.8%)	106 (23.9%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.3%)	60.1	807^th of 2056 public elementary schools	60.7%		54.7	825^th of 2067 public elementary schools	60.1%	18	45.0	59.1	30.3	60.0	50.5	71.2	35.8	43.8	49.8	98.3	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.5	98.3	98.3		$18,070	$602	$17,468

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Elementary School

Is Memorial Elementary School a good school?

Memorial Elementary School ranks 664^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Memorial Elementary School in?

Ccsd 146

What is the racial makeup of Memorial Elementary School?

Students at Memorial Elementary School are 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Memorial Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
High : Tinley Park High School

How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Memorial Elementary School.

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