The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Strassburg Elem
Strassburg Elem is a small elementary school in Sauk Village serving grades three through five, with an enrollment across those three grades of roughly the size of a mid-sized school building. The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic minority and very small numbers of other groups. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data was not available, so a parent may want to contact the school directly to understand the economic composition of the student population.
The school's academic performance on state tests shows very low proficiency rates across both tested subjects. In math, the share of students meeting state proficiency benchmarks ranges from single digits in the higher elementary grades to roughly one in ten in third grade. In English language arts, proficiency is somewhat higher but still low, reaching roughly one in three in fifth grade while remaining around one in five in third grade. In science, tested only at fifth grade, proficiency is in the low double digits. These numbers place the school in the bottom quartile of its peer group when compared against districts across Cook County. State testing data for grade six exists in the school's records but shows no results, which reflects the fact that the school serves only through fifth grade; the lone sixth-grade student appears to be a statistical outlier in the enrollment data.
The school participates fully in state testing, with near or total participation across all grades and subjects tested. Assessment criteria shifted slightly in Illinois this year, so trend comparison is not yet reliable, and scale scores are not reported by the state.
Sauk Village itself is a small south-suburban residential village on the south side of Cook County, about a half-hour drive from downtown Chicago. The town is anchored by modest single-family homes on small lots, with brick ranches and split-levels as the dominant architectural styles. A significant light-industrial and warehouse zone runs along the western edge, including the LogistiCenter, a large master-planned logistics park. The local environment is quiet and walkable by neighborhood standards, with shaded sidewalks, but lacks a traditional downtown; commercial activity concentrates along state highways rather than in a compact center. The public library and community center serve civic functions. Plum Creek Meadow, a Cook County forest preserve with a two-mile loop trail, sits just east of residential streets. Bus service is provided by Pace Suburban Bus, but there is no commuter rail.
The housing market in the Sauk Village zip code has seen modest value decline year-over-year, and rents have risen modestly. Home values in the area remain well below the state and national benchmarks, making the area relatively affordable for the region; monthly mortgage payments are substantially lower than monthly rents, a pattern that reflects an older housing stock and slower market movement. Active home listings have declined compared to a year prior, and the market shows moderate supply relative to demand.
The village's peak residential growth occurred in the 1960s through 1990s. Early-1990s annexation and development like the Deer Creek and Carolina subdivisions drove that era. Housing development effectively halted in the mid-2000s following the recession, and the recent census count was modestly below 1980s peaks. Recent economic activity has been industrial rather than residential, centered on the logistics park and distribution facilities along the western corridor.
Data on special education enrollment, English learner enrollment, discipline, attendance, school staffing, and program offerings was not available, leaving gaps in the full picture of school operations and student support. A parent considering this school should reach out directly to understand these dimensions and to discuss the low state test results with school leadership to learn what academic interventions or support structures are in place.
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