Calumet City Community Guide
Community Overview
Calumet City is a town of about 38,000 30 miles southeast of downtown Chicago. The village has successfully promoted commercial and industrial development through a variety of tax incentives. Recreational opportunities include the Park District's programs. Grade school-aged children attend school in districts 149, 155, 156 or 157. Most secondary students go to Thornton Township Fractional North High School, district 215. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Calumet Expwy., I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-80, I-57), and major local roads (Dixie Hwy., Crawford Ave., 159th. St). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 35 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
City Hall: 708-891-8100 NICOR: 708-331-5510
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-891-8145
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-868-2500
Public Library: 660 Manistree. 708-862-6220
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Thornton Township High School District 205 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Thornton Township High School District 205
151st. & Broadway
Harvey, IL 60426
708-596-1000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Music, Art, Library, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
District Schools:
Thornton Township High School
. 151st. & Broadway, Harvey, IL 60426, 708-596-1000.School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Thornton Township High |
9-12 |
2,509 |
6,636 |
439 |
36.2% |
63.8% |
17.1:1 |
$10,302 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Thornton Twp. High School District 205 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
190 |
200 |
24.5 |
214 |
196 |
77% |
18.4 |
School Averages |
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Thornton Township High |
205 |
220 |
24.5 |
219 |
207 |
85.1% |
19 |
Dolton School District 149 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Dolton School District 149
15141 Dorchester Ave.
Dolton, IL 60419
708-841-9504
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Tutoring, Gifted Program, Extra-Curricular Activities, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Computer Literacy, Chorus (Middle School), Sports (Middle School), Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, PTA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program.
Features: Library, Cafeteria, Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Gifted/Talented, Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Library, Guidance.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Tutoring (after-school) provided.
Extracurricular: School Clubs, Chorus, Sports.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools
(Calumet City only):Dirksen Middle
. 154th. & Michigan City, Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-868-2340.Sibley Primary. 1550 Sibley Blvd., Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-868-1870.
Sibley Intermediate. 1550 Sibley Blvd., Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-868-1870.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Dirksen Middle |
6-8 |
1,237 |
3,635 |
168 |
35.5% |
64.5% |
25.1:1 |
$5,488 |
Caroline Sibley Elementary |
3-5 |
606 |
3,635 |
168 |
35.5% |
64.5% |
25.1:1 |
$5,488 |
Caroline Sibley Primary |
K-2 |
564 |
3,635 |
168 |
35.5% |
64.5% |
25.1:1 |
$5,488 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Dolton District 149 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
207 |
196 |
205 |
248 |
242 |
236 |
18 |
20.5 |
24.4 |
School Averages |
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Dirksen Middle |
N/A |
196 |
205 |
N/A |
242 |
236 |
N/A |
20.5 |
24.4 |
Caroline Sibley Elementary |
202 |
N/A |
N/A |
217 |
N/A |
N/A |
16.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Dolton District 149 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
192 |
206 |
213 |
201 |
School Averages |
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Dirksen Middle |
N/A |
206 |
N/A |
201 |
Caroline Sibley Elementary |
181 |
N/A |
197 |
N/A |
Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157
165th. & Gordon Ave.
Calumet City, IL 60409
708-862-4236
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL), Summer School, Computer Literacy, P.E. Classes.
Features: Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Tutoring (Remedial Reading) provided.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Hoover Elementary
. 161st. & Superior Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-862-4230.Hoover West Elementary. 161st. & Superior Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-862-6530.
Schrum Memorial Junior High. 165th. & Gordon Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-862-4236.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Schrum Memorial Junior High |
5-8 |
293 |
676 |
42 |
55.2% |
44.8% |
18.7:1 |
$6,024 |
Hoover East Elementary |
2-4 |
225 |
676 |
42 |
55.2% |
44.8% |
18.7:1 |
$6,024 |
Hoover West Elementary |
PK-1 |
158 |
676 |
42 |
55.2% |
44.8% |
18.7:1 |
$6,024 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Hoover-Schrum District 157 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
210 |
250 |
232 |
238 |
263 |
266 |
17.1 |
23 |
23.8 |
School Averages |
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Schrum Memorial Junior High |
N/A |
250 |
232 |
N/A |
263 |
266 |
N/A |
23 |
23.8 |
Hoover East Elementary |
210 |
N/A |
N/A |
238 |
N/A |
N/A |
17.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Hoover-Schrum District 157 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
205 |
232 |
237 |
246 |
School Averages |
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Schrum Memorial Junior High |
N/A |
232 |
N/A |
246 |
Hoover Elementary |
205 |
N/A |
237 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary School District 156 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Lincoln Elementary School District 156
410-15th. St.
Calumet City, IL 60409
708-862-6620
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Computer Literacy, Band, Chorus, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Music, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Art, Special Education, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular: Chorus, Band (Grade 4 & up).
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Lincoln Elementary |
PK-8 |
791 |
791 |
49 |
67.3% |
32.7% |
18:1 |
$5,430 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Lincoln District 156 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
190 |
158 |
156 |
244 |
194 |
209 |
17.2 |
19.3 |
20.8 |
School Averages |
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Lincoln Elementary |
190 |
158 |
156 |
244 |
194 |
209 |
17.2 |
19.3 |
20.8 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Lincoln District 156 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
179 |
218 |
192 |
201 |
School Averages |
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Lincoln Elementary |
179 |
218 |
192 |
201 |
Calumet City School District 155 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Calumet City School District 155
Memorial & Superior
Calumet City, IL 60409
708-862-7665
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood, Preschool Screening.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted, Disadvantaged students.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Wentworth Junior High
. Memorial & Superior, Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-862-0750.Wilson Elementary. 560 Wentworth Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409, 708-862-5166.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Wilson Elementary |
PK-3 |
604 |
1,115 |
65 |
69.8% |
30.2% |
19.9:1 |
$5,076 |
Wentworth Junior High |
4-8 |
511 |
1,115 |
65 |
69.8% |
30.2% |
19.9:1 |
$5,076 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Calumet City District 155 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
182 |
171 |
190 |
214 |
190 |
219 |
15.1 |
22 |
20.3 |
School Averages |
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Wilson Elementary |
182 |
N/A |
N/A |
214 |
N/A |
N/A |
15.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Wentworth Junior High |
N/A |
171 |
190 |
N/A |
190 |
219 |
N/A |
22 |
20.3 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Calumet City District 155 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
179 |
233 |
202 |
214 |
School Averages |
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Wilson Elementary |
180 |
N/A |
196 |
N/A |
Wentworth Junior High |
178 |
233 |
207 |
214 |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
St. Andrew the Apostle School* |
331 155th. Pl. |
708-862-4143 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
Our Lady of Knock School* |
497 163rd. St. |
708-862-0275 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1700 |
St. Victor School* |
548 Price Ave. |
708-891-8930 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1770 |