District Overview
Crete Monee School District 201-U is a pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade unit school district. It serves approximately 4,300 students. The district has (4) K-5 elementary schools, a K-5 Magnet School, a middle school serving 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students, and a four-year high school.
District 201-U serves a geographic area of 80 square miles and is located 32 miles south of the Chicago metropolitan area. The east boundary borders the State of Indiana. The Crete-Monee School District includes the villages of Crete, Monee, University Park, and the Will County portion of Park Forest.
Demographic Information
Student Demographic Information by race:
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White
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Black
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Hispanic
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Asian
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Pacific Islander
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Native American
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Multi-racial
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| 14.7%
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61.2%
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18.2%
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0.6%
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0% |
0%
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5%
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Student mobility is 12%, and Limited English Proficiency is 4.9%. District 201-U residents represent a broad diversity in cultural heritage, socioeconomic level, and family lifestyle.
Our Staff
The Crete-Monee School District has a very competent, dedicated, and forward-looking staff representing knowledge gained through experience and the spirit and energy of the young. 59% of our teachers hold a master's degree or above. The school community has a very active and supportive staff.
Mission Statement
Engage and empower our students to positively impact their community and future.
Vision Statement
Thriving communities through inclusivity, collaboration, and academic excellence.
- Self-directed, self-determined life-long learners
- Ethical and caring citizens of a diverse world
- Critical and creative thinkers
- Prepared for career pathways and life success
- Respectful of individual differences
- Innovative and resourceful problem solvers
Our Core Values
The following core values will guide our actions and behaviors:
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Equity
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Respect
Our Priorities
- Expand Student Programs & Services
- Strengthen Family & Community Engagement
- Enhance Student & Staff Wellbeing
- Ensure Instructional Quality & Effectiveness
- Optimize Funding & Safeguard Fiscal Responsibility and Stewardship