Azuela Elementary School
- Azuela Elementary School serves 941 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Azuela Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Azuela Elementary School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 941 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Azuela Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Azuela Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1649 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 97% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 3% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Azuela Elementary School is Hubbard High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lee Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lee Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lee Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 841 students
0.6 miles
6448 S Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-2255 0.6 PK-8 841 - Chicago Grimes Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 464 students
1.0 miles
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773)535-2364 1.0 PK-8 464 - Chicago Hurley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 861 students
1.0 miles
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-2068 1.0 PK-8 861 - Chicago Pasteur Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1024 students
1.2 miles
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-2270 1.2 PK-8 1024 - Chicago Hubbard High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1756 students
1.3 miles
6200 S Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773)535-2200 1.3 9-12 1756
School Reviews
| 3 it is such a good school when i used to go it was cool. it didn't even feel like a school. the teachers are cool too. my favorite teacher was ms. simon - Posted by Student/Alumni - kassandra Valenzuela |
| 3 so good school. the teachers are awesome and i felt so safe when i went there - Posted by Student/Alumni - ally |
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