Homer Ccsd 33c, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Homer Ccsd 33c

Homer CCSD 33C is a small elementary and middle school district serving the towns of Homer Glen and Lockport in Will County, Illinois. The district covers grades pre-K through 8 across six schools, with an enrollment of roughly thirty-seven hundred students. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, and other ethnic backgrounds. The district serves towns that are solidly suburban in character, with housing values trending upward and a tight rental market in the Lockport area.

The district's academic performance shows a profile of relative strength in reading and language arts, paired with more variable results in mathematics and science. In language arts, students perform noticeably better in the upper middle grades. Third and fourth graders show proficiency around the mid-to-upper 60s percentagewise, while fifth graders jump to the mid-to-upper 70s, and sixth through eighth graders reach the low-to-mid 80s. This trajectory suggests either improved instruction at the higher grade levels or a strong cumulative effect of prior learning. Mathematics tells a different story. Third graders begin around 71 percent proficient, but proficiency then declines, dipping to the mid-50s in sixth grade before recovering somewhat in seventh and eighth grades at around 64 percent. This middle-grade dip in math is a soft spot worth watching. Science data is limited to fifth and eighth grades; fifth grade sits just above 50 percent proficiency, while eighth grade climbs to about 70 percent.

When compared to other districts in Will County, Homer CCSD 33C ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency and also in the top quartile for attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate well below the county median. Per-pupil spending is in the middle range of the county, on the lower half of that band. The district participates fully in state testing, with participation rates consistently above 99 percent across both subjects and grades.

The towns served by the district reflect modest to moderate growth in the housing market. Homer Glen, the larger contributor to the district's housing base, shows recent home value appreciation in line with county trends. Lockport, also part of the district, has a smaller rental footprint with median rents modest relative to regional income levels. Mortgage rates currently sit around 6.5 percent, making homeownership in this area moderately affordable when set against median household incomes.

The district maintains six schools: two that serve pre-K and early elementary grades, two others covering early-to-mid elementary, and two dedicated to middle grades. Staffing, special program information, and other operational details were not available in the data, so a parent may want to visit the district office or individual school websites to learn more about specific offerings, classroom ratios, and curriculum structure.

A parent considering Homer CCSD 33C should understand that the district performs well relative to its county neighbors, particularly in reading and absenteeism. The mathematics trajectory warrants closer attention, especially the dip in sixth grade proficiency. The district is a straightforward, K-8 public system serving two suburban towns with stable, appreciating housing and a solid academic footing in language arts.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,697

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 1%

White 83%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

54%

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Gr 4

47%

—

Gr 5

61%

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Gr 6

68%

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Gr 7

63%

—

Gr 8

77%

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Math

Gr 3

54%

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Gr 4

41%

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Gr 5

36%

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Gr 6

35%

—

Gr 7

47%

—

Gr 8

40%

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Science

Gr 5

24%

—

Gr 8

43%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Goodings Grove School

Homer Jr High School

Luther J Schilling School

William J Butler School

Hadley Middle School

William E Young School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

71%

Grade 3

66%

Grade 4

64%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

68%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

81%

Grade 6

86%

Grade 7

85%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

51%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$478,523

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$204K to $517K

vs. state typical1.65x

vs. national typical1.30x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60491	Homer Glen	$517K	+4.2%	72.1%
60441	Lockport	$361K	+3.8%	17.4%
60448	Mokena	$449K	+5.5%	5.6%
60467	Orland Park	$473K	+5.3%	2.4%
60432	Joliet	$204K	-3.2%	1.9%
60451	New Lenox	$451K	+3.3%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,070/mo

Year-over-year change+4.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60441	Lockport	$2,070	+4.3%	17.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,415/mo

Home price / national median income5.7x

Annual rent / national median income29.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$344/mo

Market Activity: Will County

Median listing price$423,700

Median listing price YoY+5.6%

Median price per sq ft$207

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.5%

Median days on market33.5 days

Active listings956

Active listings YoY-0.1%

New listings808

New listings YoY-2.9%

Pending listings1,210

Pending listings YoY+4.1%

Hotness: median listing price$414,050

Hotness: median listing price YoY+2.4%

Supply score90.2

Supply score YoY+3.9%

Demand score72.6

Demand score YoY-3.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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