Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy's student population of 675 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy 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 Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy is 0.59, 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
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
54%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
3%
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 Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy's ranking?
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy often compared to?
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Goethe Elementary School, Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago by visitors of our site.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy?
675 students attend Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy?
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy offer ?
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy part of?
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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