Serving 1,004 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,004 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center's student population of 1,004 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,004 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2878 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center's ranking?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is ranked #2878 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center?
1,004 students attend Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center offer ?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center part of?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
3 1/20/2020
My daughter is a first-year student in the 6th grade gifted class at Beasley. We love the sense of pride the school members in here. She is challenged academically, gets a great dose of a black girl magic, and fits in the values of my family.
2 2/7/2008
There are entirely too many children in the school for it to be a magnet school. The focus is more on discipline than anything else. They have no control whatsoever. A lot of the teachers need to be evaluated and retested and they need a real principal. I know that it is a tough job and commend those who do it but don't just put a warm body in that spot and think that it is ok. Constantly squeezing 32 kids in the small classrooms and then they can't get what they really need is not good.
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