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Chicago Academy Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 521 students

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Posted July 30, 2012

Best elementary. Good academic standards, sweet people like a and helpful teachers. Lotsof sports avaliable too and events..


Posted September 29, 2010

In my opinion this is the best elemaentary school in Chicago. My daughter has been there since she was in first grade. My daughter is currently in seventh grade. The teachers are outstanding and they really help the students through their struggles. TCA (the chicago academy) also offers many programs and extracurriculars for your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

I love the small community feel of our Chicago public school. The teachers are outstanding as well as the staff. It is a well rounded school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

I appreciate the cultural diversity within the school, the energy and commitment of the teachers and staff, and the amazing parents who donate so much time and talent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Love the dedication our teachers have for our children!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

terrific teachers, staff and kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

The quality of education provided to students at Chicago Academy is great! The students are indeed challenged on a daily basis and the teachers care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2009

There is a genuine feeling of carring and community spitit, older students helping younger ones, for example


Posted September 26, 2009

I think we have the best teachers in the city. They really believe in what they are doing and want to make a difference in each child's life. I love the resident teacher program. If you learn from the best, you can be the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

This is our 4th year at the school. Have loved every teacher so far.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

The teachers are excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

My kids have attended the Chicago Academy for 4 years. I have nothing but good things to say about the school. The teachers are amazingly professional. They are wonderful to the children. The principal and parents involved are wonderful. I do not regret having transferred them to The Chicago Academy from a Catholic School. I think the education here is way more intense.
—Submitted by Magali Maldonado, a parent


Posted March 22, 2006

The Chicago Academy has a mentor teacher and 1-2 resident teachers in each classroom. The mentor teachers have masters degrees and they all stay extra time for professional development which definitely has provided the school with the best teachers. The mentor teachers are responsible for educating the children as well as showing the resident teachers how teaching works in the classroom. Many times, I felt that the education of the children was secondary to the resident's development and that the mentor teachers might be overburdened with the two responsibilities. The resident teachers are not encouraged to act as teacher aides or tutors and therefore, it should not be viewed that the school provides 3 teachers in the classroom.
—Submitted by Mrs. P., a parent


Posted August 2, 2005

I am now a Sophmore in the Chicago Academy High Shcool on the Thrid floor of this school, i was a student in the first graduating class in 04' and i must say although i thought that this school wouldn't help me in the future i have to say that the teachers are turly outstanding at everything they do and teach, they care for each and every one of thier students and even though som of the student may say its the worst place ever..tkae it from me...It will help you SOOOO much when you get to highschool all the things they teach you....you have no idea...i HIGHLY RECOMND THIS SCHOOL!!!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 15, 2004

I was currently attending 6th grade at The Chicago Academy from 2003-2004. I think that this school was great. It taught me alot of things and the teachers were very fair. The principle knows how to handle difficult situations and he is a wonderful man. The staff is very nice and they seem that they like doing their jobs. There are lots of before and after school activities. I've been attending The Chicago Academy since 4th grade and I can't say anything bad about it. The teachers don't just teach but they help kids out in dificult sitiuations. At The Chicago Academy we also have resident teachers. They are very nice teaching and also learning something from us children.
—Submitted by Isabel Walkosz, a former student


Posted March 20, 2004

I am a current 8th grade Student at The Chicago Academy. The accidemics in this school is spectacular, becuase we have resident teacher or Stundet teachers also we have more personalized ways of learning. our Extracurricualr activites are great. There are many morning and after school activites, great school to have you children in and now that is is soon to become a high school as well...
—Submitted by Ives Ruilova, a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income98%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learners92%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Low income71%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners31%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income98%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income75%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female68%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Low income73%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female97%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income84%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Low income80%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income95%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income89%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income95%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low income93%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income93%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income92%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female97%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income89%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 52% 21%
White 32% 53%
Black 11% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3400 N Austin Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
Phone: (773) 534-0146

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