Chaney-Monge School District 88 is a school district headquartered in Crest Hill, Illinois, near Chicago. It operates a single school, Chaney-Monge School, which serves grades K-8.
Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chaney-monge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaney-monge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chaney-monge School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
34 teachers
Year Founded
1984
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a positive learning environment for children, which is: enriching, loving, culturally and linguistically diverse and fun!
School Rankings
Chaney-monge School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaney-monge School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2882 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
21%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaney-monge School's ranking?
Chaney-monge School is ranked #2882 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chaney-monge School often compared to?
Chaney-monge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chaney-monge School?
479 students attend Chaney-monge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Chaney-monge School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chaney-monge School offer ?
Chaney-monge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chaney-monge School part of?
Chaney-monge School is part of Chaney-Monge SD 88 School District.
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