Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District

1255 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409-5703
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 845 students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
845 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#815 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
27%
13%
30%
25-29%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
23%
29%
% Black
74%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,582 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,638 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,582
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,638
$21,692

Best Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District manages 2 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District is ranked #825 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
74% of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District?
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,638 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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