Richton Park Community Guide
Community Overview
Richton Park is a village of about 11,000 32 miles south of downtown Chicago. The village is primarily residential, but has undergone recent commercial development, particularly with the opening of the Sauk Trail I-57 interchange in 1991. Recreational opportunities include nine community parks and a variety of recreational facilities and programs. Grade school-aged children attend district 159 and 162 schools, secondary students go to Rich South High School, district 227. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-57, I-80, I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-94/Calumet Expwy.), and major local roads (Lincoln Hwy., Cicero Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-481-8950 NICOR: 708-756-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 748-6131 Otherwise, 708-481-8950 (same for police)
Public Library: 4045 Sauk Trail. 708-481-5333
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Rich Township District 227 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Rich Township District 227
300 Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-747-2600
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Tutoring, Counseling, Summer School, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Library, Vocational Education, P.E, Art, Music, Gifted.
Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://www.ecnet.net/users/gemedia0/
District Schools
(Richton Park only):Rich South High
. 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471, 708-747-5500.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 |
|
Rich South High |
9-12 |
1,015 |
3,285 |
188 |
31.5% |
68.5% |
19.5:1 |
$9,825 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Rich Twp High School District 227 |
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 |
220 |
225 |
25.9 |
233 |
223 |
88.7% |
19.2 |
School Averages |
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Rich South High |
226 |
226 |
26.7 |
223 |
206 |
94% |
19.1 |
Matteson/Richton Park District 159
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.
Matteson/Richton Park District 159
6131 Allemong Dr.
Matteson, IL 60443
708-720-1300
School System Statistics
: See table belowDistrict-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Tutoring, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Literacy, Before/After School Care (through Children's World Learning Center, at Marva Yates and Neil Armstrong Elementary Schools, 708-720-6050 for information).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below
District Schools
(Richton Park only):Neil Armstrong Elementary
5030 Imperial Dr. Richton Park, IL 60471 708-481-7424School 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 |
|
Neil Armstrong Elementary |
K-8 |
427 |
1,538 |
124 |
49.8% |
50.2% |
14.6:1 |
$6,999 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Matteson District 159 |
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 |
271 |
250 |
249 |
321 |
258 |
289 |
18.8 |
23 |
25.6 |
School Averages |
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Neil Armstrong Elementary |
313 |
258 |
277 |
322 |
280 |
312 |
19.1 |
23.1 |
25.2 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Matteson District 159 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
251 |
245 |
260 |
286 |
School Averages |
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Neil Armstrong Elementary |
280 |
248 |
291 |
254 |
Matteson School District 162 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Matteson School District 162
210 Illinois St.
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-748-0100
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Gifted Program, Special Education, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy, Band, Chorus, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, PTA, Early Childhood, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Before/After-school Care, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground, Handicapped Accessible.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Library, Social Work.
PreK/K Materials: Children's Books, Musical Instruments, Construction Toys.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before School Care, After School Care.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Band, Chorus, Sports, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Web Site Address: http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/lsd162/home.htm
District Schools
(Richton Park grade school only):O.W. Huth Middle School
. 3718 213th. Pl., Matteson, IL 60443, 708-748-0470Sauk Elementary. 4435 S. Churchill Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471, 708-747-2660
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 |
|
O W Huth Middle |
6-8 |
829 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
Sauk Elementary |
3-5 |
423 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Matteson School District 162 |
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 |
262 |
247 |
231 |
303 |
285 |
259 |
19 |
22.6 |
24.9 |
School Averages |
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O W Huth Middle |
N/A |
247 |
231 |
N/A |
285 |
259 |
N/A |
23 |
24.9 |
Sauk Elementary |
257 |
N/A |
N/A |
309 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Matteson School District 162 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
265 |
261 |
293 |
263 |
School Averages |
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O W Huth Middle |
N/A |
261 |
N/A |
263 |
Sauk Elementary |
255 |
N/A |
284 |
N/A |
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 |
South Suburban Seventh Day Adventist School* |
22700 Richton Sq. Rd. |
708-481-8909 |
PreK - 8th. |
$2150 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
KinderCare |
22323 Thomas Dr |
708-481-4780 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:15 AM - 6:30 PM |
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