Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus's student population of 572 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus 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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus is 0.04, 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
#3139 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
47%
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 Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus's ranking?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus is ranked #3139 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 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus?
572 students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus offer ?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus part of?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Pfc Omar E Torres Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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