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Cassell Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 348 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 5, 2013

My children go to this school and it is less than satisfactory. My daughter is gifted and they tell me they can not challenge her and to send her to the gifted school. So I call the gifted school and the application process is October to December. Chicago Public School System is horrible and Cassell may be a decent school for a CPS school but it really is a terrible school in my opinion. 35 kids per class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2012

My son goes to Cassell and I am very impressed on how the teachers have helped him throughout the 4 years he has been attending Cassell. I feel very fortunate to have the support system this school has to offer for special education students. I praise the work they all do. It s sometimes very frustrating dealing with a child who has learning disabilities. I never knew how great the CPS system worked and I have been left speechless. Keep up the great work cause I have 2 more coming!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2011

Cassell is great school. However, the overcrowding issue that continues yearly is not being addressed properly by the prinicpal or CPS. It is a shame that there are 43 children in the theird grade classroom in the first of their ISAT testing years. How can 1 teacher effectively meet the demands of all the children to ensure they are ready to take this very difficult and nerve racking test?????
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2011

Cassell was once an excellent school, but now it is just a good school. It has become extremely overcrowded in the past couple of years. Third grade has 42 students in the classroom and it is not the only grade with over 40 children in a classroom. The teachers at the school are very dedicated and competent. It is distracting for the students, however, to be in the classroom with so many other students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2010

My niece loves the school because of the great teachers and the attention they give to the students. I love that it's a magnet school and the students are more academically challenged.


Posted May 8, 2010

Cassell School is wonderful! My daughter is graduating this year and she is so well prepared for high school! The 8th Grade Students love Mrs. Cohan & Ms. Scanlan and all they have done to make their 8th grade year wonderful!!!! They also have had a great learning experience from Mrs. Cloney, Mrs. Rodriguez, Mrs. Pienta and all of their enrichment teachers! I highly recommend Cassell School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

The Art teacher is so great, my son loves to take art classes every Tuesday. They realy do great things and develop our kids minds to explore the art.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

Even though we are in a big city, Cassell has that smalll town school feeling. You always feel welcome at the school as a parent. My children feel loved and cared for while in school. The staff take their time to know and acknowledge every student and help them to succeed. All staff take pride in their responsiblity of caring for our children educationally and emotionally. Thank you everyone!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

The education children receive at Cassell School bridges the textbooks with life. This would not be possible without the vision from the administrators and the select teachers who choose to make that vision a reality.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

My children have been attending Cassell for many years. It is a good school with a caring staff. Even with the increasing enrollment the students are still receiving a great education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

It is a small school where the teachers and staff know and care about every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Cassell is such a welcoming and enriching school. The faculty and staff work so hard to enhance the students learning!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Cassell has such a wonderful faculty and in such a small community. The teachers find ways to make learning enjoyable for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Cassell is a wonderful school. The teachers and staff take pride in each and every child. They are building a great foundation in our children to succeed in the future. Thank you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Cassell is ran by a staff that truly cares about OUR children. It is a school where staff, students and parents all work together as a team with a common goal. To make OUR school the best it can be. And we continue to look for ways to make learning fun and exciting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love Cassell because it isn't just a place where my child learns. It is where she spends most of her day with 'family.' It is a small school with huge hearts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Cassell is a great school, because the staff and teachers really care about the students. They reach out to everyone in their class room and make that difference in their learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Our daughter transferred to Cassell last year. We wish we had transferred her sooner. We love the curriculum. More than that, the principal, teachers, and staff are proactive with regard to bullying issues. Clearly, the children are learning to treat each other with kindness and respect. Anything less is not tolerated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love Cassell Elementary because they are great at promoting acceptance and inclusion for children with special needs. Kindness and respect for all are core values at Cassell and my child who has autism has benefitted greatly from these values.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love Cassell School because we are fortunate to have so many supportive parents working with us!
—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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%
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 Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Low income100%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)58%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female72%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income85%
Non-low income73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities97%
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 Students88%
Female95%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Non-low income88%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
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 Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income75%
Non-low income77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Low income69%
Non-low income82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
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 Students92%
Female100%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Low income82%
Non-low income96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income64%
Non-low income92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
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%
Female79%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Low income90%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income80%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low income100%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
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 Students91%
Female85%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income92%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Low income85%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities100%
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
White 72% 53%
Black 20% 19%
Hispanic 6% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11314 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60655
Phone: (773) 535-2640

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