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De Diego Elementary Community Academy

Public | PK-8 | 744 students

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4 stars

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2010:
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Posted April 4, 2013

what i liked about subbing at this school was the early times.the students in one wing of the building were very nice while the other wing were horrible. overall this school was better than most.


Posted November 20, 2012

From the day my 10-year-old son enrolled at de Diego, our family was warmly welcomed by the administrative staff, who introduced us to my son's 5th grade teacher, guidance counselor and an assistant principal who really showed care for us as a family. In the office, an 8th grade teacher spontaneously welcomed my son to de Diego and asked him about his favorite subject, which is history. We were also greeted by a friendly, gifted second-grader we met by chance in the hallway. My son's 4-year-old brother longs for the day he can attend de Diego. This is a heartwarming educational experience for a new family in Chicago.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2010

They have great staff working with kids. They have vested interest in helping out the neighborhood. I can see it everyday how students enjoy going to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2010

I love their whole education program, my son has never been so enthusiastic about school until he was enrolled in this school. Thank you!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2010

De Diego is a very personable school, staff including principal get to know our students and parents and actually remember who we are. They also keep us involved and participating with the school by having events for the parents to do with students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2010

De diego is a great school. It has zero tolerance and the student are taught by great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2010

I love the fact that the kids are challenged, but not excessively. They really like the school. Also, the staff genuinely seem to like their jobs as well as their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

Deigo is a fabulous school, my dgter's reading & math scores have improved Significantly. These teacher's go way beyond to make sure that there students receive the education they're required to get. I wish all teacher's cared as much as these teacher's @ deigo do!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

The teachers and staff make you feel like family and they care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

De Diego is a wonderful school, the Principal, staff and teachers make you feel welcome. They allways motivate the students in different ways, and that helps get helthy kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

At Jose De Diego we have the best staff, parents, and students. We are hard working, creative, and determined to be the best.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 20, 2010

Having three children in the educational system requires great care on my behalf to ensure that I choose a school representative of the academic needs of my children. I need a school that would challenge my children in all subject areas while providing a safe and nurturing environment in which they can learn. I truly believe Jose de Diego has provided that!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

I love Diego because it is a great school with a wonderful staff and wonderful students. The school not only cares about the students, but the families and the community. I loved it when I attended and even more now that my child goes there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

Jose de Diego has helpful and understanding staff. They have a great all star program allowing students to participate in a variety of sports. Overall, they offer an excellent elementary education and experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

Students are great. They are well behaved and eager to learn. Administration and staff are always there for the children and want the best for their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

IT HAS A GREAT TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. HAS MANY ADVANCE STUDY AND GIFTED CLASSES TO CHALLENGE THEIR STUDENTS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

We love De Diego because of the teachers and the staff. Great attitude, always willing to listen and help our student with their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

Jose De Diego is a wonderful school. Kids have opportunities to get involved in many programs like band, chorus, sports. This is a very big and clean school with a full auditorium and full swimming pool. The teachers here are very involved with the kids and care about the kids a lot. They hold family nights at the school which kids enjoy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

Jose De diego has the best teachers, my experience with Diego school are great. The teachers are carring and good with student who need help. They go above and beyong with the students. I work till 5pm and my kids have no where to go afterschool, therefore diego has an afterschool program that kids can stay till parents pick them up, it is great for us parents who work!. I love Jose de Diego it is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

My children have attended Diego school for two years now, and since their transfer to Diego their grades have changed drastically. The teachers at Diego keep close communication with parents and I have also noticed that they all take their jobs as teachers personally and these are the kind of teachers we need for our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
53%
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.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

523 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%
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 Students68%
Female80%
Male51%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female72%
Male43%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners20%
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 Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income88%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female64%
Male75%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
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 Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female62%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
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 Students65%
Female57%
Male75%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female68%
Male81%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities84%
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 Students68%
Female84%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income66%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female82%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female80%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities78%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income93%
Non-low income100%
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 83% 21%
Black 12% 19%
White 3% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1313 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 534-4451

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