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Michelle Obama School of Technology

Summary:

The Michelle Obama School of Technology is a public middle school located in Park Forest, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 484 students. Despite the school's consistent underperformance, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, the school has seen a significant increase in funding, with spending per student rising from $15,184 in 2019-2020 to $20,402 in 2022-2023.

Academically, the school struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.5%), Mathematics (7.8%), and Science (26.1%) well below the state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and Multi-racial student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Illinois middle schools. In contrast, the school's African American student subgroup performs relatively better, ranking in the top 50% of Illinois middle schools for this subgroup. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also risen significantly, from 2.9% in 2021-2022 to 30.2% in 2023-2024, which likely contributes to the academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Southwood Middle School, Summit Hill Junior High School, and Parker Junior High School, Michelle Obama School of Technology consistently underperforms, with significantly lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. Despite the school's high spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance remains poor, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 530 Lakewood Blvd
       Park Forest, IL  60466-1505

(708) 668-9600

District: Park Forest School District 163

SchoolDigger Rank:
1069th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,381 Help


Students who attend Michelle Obama School of Technology usually attend:

High:    Rich Township High School

Feeder schools for Michelle Obama School of Technology:

Elementary:    21st Century Primary Center
    Barack Obama School of Ldership
    Blackhawk Primary Center
    Mohawk Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.1% Help


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Compare Details Michelle Obama School of Technology is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Michelle Obama School of Technology ranks worse than 78.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Michelle Obama School of Technology is $22,381.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Michelle Obama School of Technology was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Michelle Obama School of Technology 1069th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Michelle Obama School of Technology in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Michelle Obama School of Technology

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 23.26 1619th 2052 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Michelle Obama School of Technology

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Rank History for all middle school students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.20 893rd 1185 24.6%
2004 30.95 881st 1204 26.8%
2005 20.43 972nd 1209 19.6%
2006 12.63 1119th 1272 12.0%
2007 23.75 1041st 1287 19.1%
2008 30.11 989th 1293 23.5%
2009 36.58 951st 1318 27.8%
2010 33.28 994th 1327 25.1%
2011 34.49 991st 1344 26.3%
2012 29.06 1059th 1365 22.4%
2013 19.58 1149th 1367 15.9%
2014 23.98 1058th 1322 20.0%
2015 22.82 1026th 1302 21.2%
2016 32.44 856th 1294 33.8%
2017 35.51 810th 1293 37.4%
2018 31.12 876th 1293 32.3%
2019 33.88 866th 1356 36.1%
2022 19.73 1110th 1369 18.9%
2023 16.46 1192nd 1367 12.8%
2024 21.54 1069th 1363 21.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.85 150th 195 23.1%
2024 13.23 171st 184 7.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.64 303rd 602 49.7%
2019 24.69 700th 792 11.6%
2022 26.86 654th 781 16.3%
2023 29.15 562nd 805 30.2%
2024 22.17 693rd 802 13.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 585th 1161 49.6%
2019 45.79 621st 1217 49.0%
2022 26.67 942nd 1221 22.9%
2023 23.68 1021st 1234 17.3%
2024 30.36 857th 1219 29.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.79 857th 1226 30.1%
2019 37.05 792nd 1276 37.9%
2022 20.44 1048th 1286 18.5%
2023 16.72 1103rd 1275 13.5%
2024 23.95 949th 1251 24.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.45 515th 674 23.6%
2024 31.66 443rd 639 30.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.72 821st 1223 32.9%
2019 28.80 904th 1296 30.2%
2022 19.95 1044th 1286 18.8%
2023 16.57 1142nd 1292 11.6%
2024 20.11 1029th 1264 18.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.13 124th 511 75.7%
2019 64.65 129th 565 77.2%
2022 40.80 283rd 573 50.6%
2023 34.22 364th 569 36.0%
2024 47.40 228th 548 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Michelle Obama School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.36 448th 639 29.9%
2022 24.03 549th 662 17.1%
2023 26.97 513th 661 22.4%
2024 26.01 508th 643 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Michelle Obama School of Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 380 401 13 26 n/a n/a n/a 0 820
1989 392 414 5 23 n/a n/a n/a 0 834
1990 354 383 8 17 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1991 324 411 11 25 2 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 328 424 7 31 2 n/a n/a 0 792
1993 317 456 7 32 1 n/a n/a 0 813
1994 313 432 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 778
1995 215 417 17 35 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1996 215 417 17 35 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1997 173 412 5 35 2 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 185 429 2 29 6 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 152 448 16 31 8 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 153 461 16 18 2 n/a n/a 0 650
2001 131 461 16 24 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 111 536 3 29 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2003 111 536 3 29 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2004 101 596 2 37 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2005 92 649 2 38 1 n/a n/a 7 789
2006 38 720 2 21 1 n/a n/a 19 801
2007 67 632 3 25 0 n/a n/a 24 751
2008 52 598 2 24 1 n/a n/a 27 704
2009 51 529 1 29 0 n/a n/a 30 640
2010 43 528 1 28 0 n/a n/a 26 626
2011 35 515 2 16 1 0 30 0 599
2012 23 371 0 11 1 0 20 0 426
2013 19 375 1 16 0 0 21 0 432
2014 13 387 1 25 0 1 24 0 451
2015 26 518 2 29 0 1 19 0 595
2016 17 491 2 41 1 0 27 0 579
2017 17 510 1 46 2 0 26 0 602
2018 14 510 0 35 0 0 25 0 584
2019 12 460 0 39 0 0 25 0 536
2020 12 454 0 39 0 0 27 0 532
2021 7 437 0 46 0 0 23 0 513
2022 13 426 0 58 0 0 26 0 523
2023 10 404 0 58 0 0 12 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Michelle Obama School of Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 820 39.0 21.0 n/a
1989 834 41.5 20.0 n/a
1990 765 41.5 18.4 n/a
1991 773 41.5 18.6 n/a
1992 792 38.0 20.8 n/a
1993 813 37.0 22.0 n/a
1994 778 38.0 20.5 n/a
1995 684 43.3 15.8 n/a
1996 684 43.3 15.8 n/a
1997 627 41.8 15.0 n/a
1998 651 43.3 15.0 n/a
1999 655 41.3 15.9 n/a
2000 650 40.2 16.2 n/a
2001 635 40.0 15.9 n/a
2002 681 44.0 15.5 75.2
2003 681 44.0 15.5 75.2
2004 740 44.0 16.8 78.6
2005 789 43.0 18.3 78.3
2006 801 40.9 19.6 81.1
2007 751 37.0 20.3 81.7
2008 704 38.0 18.5 83.9
2009 640 46.0 13.9 81.5
2010 626 46.0 13.6 87.7
2011 599 41.0 14.6 84.8
2012 426 31.0 13.7 89.2
2013 432 33.5 12.8 87.5
2014 451 28.0 16.1 92.7
2015 595 37.0 16.0 90.9
2016 579 36.0 16.0 87.7
2017 602 37.9 15.8 88.4
2018 584 40.3 14.4 81.8
2019 536 41.7 12.8 86.8
2020 532 41.4 12.8 82.9
2021 513 n/a n/a n/a
2022 523 45.1 11.5 83.9
2023 484 44.8 10.7 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Michelle Obama School of Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 820 39.0 21.0 n/a
1989 834 41.5 20.0 n/a
1990 765 41.5 18.4 n/a
1991 773 41.5 18.6 n/a
1992 792 38.0 20.8 n/a
1993 813 37.0 22.0 n/a
1994 778 38.0 20.5 n/a
1995 684 43.3 15.8 n/a
1996 684 43.3 15.8 n/a
1997 627 41.8 15.0 n/a
1998 651 43.3 15.0 n/a
1999 655 41.3 15.9 n/a
2000 650 40.2 16.2 n/a
2001 635 40.0 15.9 n/a
2002 681 44.0 15.5 75.2
2003 681 44.0 15.5 75.2
2004 740 44.0 16.8 78.6
2005 789 43.0 18.3 78.3
2006 801 40.9 19.6 81.1
2007 751 37.0 20.3 81.7
2008 704 38.0 18.5 83.9
2009 640 46.0 13.9 81.5
2010 626 46.0 13.6 87.7
2011 599 41.0 14.6 84.8
2012 426 31.0 13.7 89.2
2013 432 33.5 12.8 87.5
2014 451 28.0 16.1 92.7
2015 595 37.0 16.0 90.9
2016 579 36.0 16.0 87.7
2017 602 37.9 15.8 88.4
2018 584 40.3 14.4 81.8
2019 536 41.7 12.8 86.8
2020 532 41.4 12.8 82.9
2021 513 n/a n/a n/a
2022 523 45.1 11.5 83.9
2023 484 44.8 10.7 72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Michelle Obama School of Technology

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%61.7%98.4%98.4%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%55.7%99.8%44.3%19.3%
201798.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%58.7%98.7%98.9%40.7%
201899.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%60.6%99.5%99.5%59.8%
201999.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%61.3%99.2%99.4%61.1%
202197.9%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.9%97.7%97.9%50.8%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%92.3%
202399.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%94.3%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Michelle Obama School of Technology

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,780 (11.6%) $13,549 (88.4%) $15,330
2020 $1,807 (11.9%) $13,377 (88.1%) $15,184
2021 $3,095 (18.4%) $13,683 (81.6%) $16,778
2022 $3,095 (18.4%) $13,683 (81.6%) $16,778
2023 $3,656 (17.9%) $16,746 (82.1%) $20,402
2024 $3,759 (16.8%) $18,622 (83.2%) $22,381

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Michelle Obama School of Technology

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 866th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1192nd of 1367 Middle schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michelle Obama School of Technology)259
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Forest School District 163)17.89
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Michelle Obama School of Technology)112.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Park Forest School District 163)8.72.1
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michelle Obama School of Technology)45.213.1
 32.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Park Forest School District 163)38.413.1
 25.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Michelle Obama School of Technology)10.46.5
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Park Forest School District 163)14.16.5
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michelle Obama School of Technology)26.617.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Park Forest School District 163)27.617.9
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michelle Obama School of Technology)22.16
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Park Forest School District 163)206
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Michelle Obama School of Technology)2923
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Park Forest School District 163)3222.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students536484
 9.7%
African American460404
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3958
 48.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1210
 16.7%
Two or More Races2512
 52%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%72.1%
 14.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Michelle Obama School of Technology

Students at Michelle Obama School of Technology are 83% African American, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

Michelle Obama School of Technology ranks in the bottom 21.6% of Illinois middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Michelle Obama School of Technology.

Students who attend Michelle Obama School of Technology usually go on to attend Rich Township High School


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