University Park Community Guide
Community Overview
University Park is a village of about 6,300 35 miles south of downtown Chicago. The village has a mix of commercial, residential and industrial development, including Governor's Gateway Industrial Park, a major local employer. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park & Recreation Department, Deer Creek golf course, Pine Lake and Riegel Farm. School-aged children attend unit district 201. (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 (Western Ave., 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: 708-534-6451 NICOR: 708-756-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 534-0911 Otherwise, 708-534-0913 (Same for police).
Public Library: Hickok Avenue. 708-534-2580
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Crete-Monee C U School District 201U - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Crete-Monee C U School District 201U
1742 Dixie Hwy.
Crete, IL 60417
708-672-2670
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Band, Orchestra, Learning Centers, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Foreign Language, Counseling, Summer School, Tutoring (Remedial, Chapter 1), Early Childhood, PTA, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Library, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-4).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Guidance, Social Work, Special Education, Vocational Education (High School).
Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education.
Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Some services provided through the Special Education Cooperative of South Cook County (SPEED).
Extracurricular (Middle/High School): Sports, Orchestra, Band, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools
(University Park grade school only):Crete-Monee High
. 760 W. Exchange St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2600.Crete-Monee Middle. 1500 Sangamon St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2700.
Hickory Elementary. 1009 Blackhawk Dr., University Park, IL 60466, 708-672-2651.
Balmoral Elementary. 1124 W. Crete-Monee Rd., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2643.
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 Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio - Elementary - Secondary |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
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Crete-Monee High |
9-12 |
1,299 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
N/A |
20.8:1 |
$6,938 |
Crete-Monee Middle |
7-8 |
699 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
Balmoral Elementary |
5-6 |
643 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
Hickory Elementary |
PK-4 |
503 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Crete-Monee Unit District 201 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
||
Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
232 |
264 |
27.1 |
258 |
234 |
90.4% |
20.3 |
School Averages |
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Crete-Monee High |
232 |
264 |
27.1 |
258 |
234 |
90.4% |
20.3 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Crete-Monee Unit District 201 |
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 |
269 |
260 |
243 |
311 |
291 |
300 |
19.1 |
23 |
25 |
School Averages |
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Crete-Monee Middle |
N/A |
N/A |
243 |
N/A |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
25 |
Balmoral Elementary |
N/A |
260 |
N/A |
N/A |
291 |
N/A |
N/A |
23 |
N/A |
Hickory Elementary |
217 |
N/A |
N/A |
275 |
N/A |
N/A |
17.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Crete-Monee Unit District 201 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
263 |
255 |
275 |
231 |
School Averages |
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Crete-Monee Middle |
N/A |
255 |
N/A |
231 |
Balmoral Elementary |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Hickory Elementary |
222 |
N/A |
233 |
N/A |
Recreation
University Park Parks & Recreation Department
578 Farmview Rd.
University Park, IL 60466
708-534-6456
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Gym(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Basketball, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Fitness, Swimming.