Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus's student population of 268 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo 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 - Rufino Tamayo 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
#1867 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
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 - Rufino Tamayo Campus's ranking?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus is ranked #1867 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus?
268 students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus offer ?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus part of?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Rufino Tamayo Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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