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Mays Elementary Academy

Public | K-8 | 295 students

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Posted March 12, 2009

My children have been a part of Mays Academy for the last six years. This is a private school in a public school setting. The curriculum is outstanding, great staff, small class rooms, very intimate setting that puts the children first!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2007

Mays is a wonderful school, which has a caring staff. It is a wonderful alternative for Englewood parents, who would otherwise select private schools. Mays is Chicago's public Private School!
—Submitted by an administrator


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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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
34%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
95%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income87%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
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 Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male75%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
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 Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income97%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female91%
Male100%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income94%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
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 Students69%
Female65%
Malen/a
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female55%
Malen/a
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students39%
Female32%
Malen/a
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income39%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
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 Students84%
Female82%
Malen/a
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income84%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income95%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
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
Black 97% 19%
Hispanic 3% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White N/A 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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838 W Marquette Rd
Chicago, IL 60621
Phone: (773) 535-3892

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