Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School

4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades 7-8, Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
244 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School 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 Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2157 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
28%
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25%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
85%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
4%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
57%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School's ranking?
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School is ranked #2157 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School often compared to?
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haugan Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School?
244 students attend Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School?
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School offer ?
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School part of?
Albany Park Multicultural Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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