The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenwood Elem School
Greenwood Elementary serves grades PreK through 3 in South Holland, a built-out residential suburb on Chicago's south side. The school enrolls a small population, with the largest single grade (Grade 3) at roughly that year's enrollment size. The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of Hispanic and multiracial students; enrollment data on free-or-reduced-price lunch, English learner status, and special education were not available.
South Holland itself is a family-oriented community defined by single-family homes and auto-oriented suburban development. Growth is measured; the village is pursuing infill and rehab of existing housing stock rather than major new construction, and population has declined modestly in recent years. The area has industrial and commercial anchors—including a major meatpacking plant, freight operations, and logistics tied to interstate access—alongside residential life. Housing values in the broader Cook County area sit below the state benchmark, and rental costs are moderate relative to median household income. Transit options within the village are limited; the nearest Metra station lies outside village boundaries, though Pace bus service operates locally.
On academics, Greenwood Elementary reported state assessment results only for Grade 3 in the 2024-25 school year. In both mathematics and English language arts, proficiency rates were low. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Cook County's districts on this measure. Grade 4 through 8 results were not reported, which aligns with the school's enrollment structure; Greenwood serves only through Grade 3, so students transition to another building afterward. State testing data for the early grades (PreK-2) are not administered statewide, so a full picture of early literacy and numeracy growth is not available from state assessments alone. A parent may want to discuss early-grade instruction, benchmark assessments, and literacy interventions directly with the school.
For families in the area, the recent completion of facility upgrades—including a remodeled office suite, new accessible entryway, and enhanced instructional media center—represents a tangible improvement to the building environment for this 2024-25 school year. The school is embedded in South Holland SD 150, which serves the village's students across grade bands. The broader housing market shows modest stability, with available single-family inventory and relatively steady pricing, making South Holland an accessible option for families seeking an established suburban setting with faith-rooted community identity and restricted multifamily zoning.
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