Azuela Elementary School
Azuela Elementary School serves 888 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 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Azuela Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
Azuela Elementary School's student population of 888 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 888 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Azuela Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Azuela Elementary School is 0.06, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1520 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 12% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Lee Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lee Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 864 students
0.6 miles
6448 S Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2255 0.6 PK-8 864 - Chicago Grimes Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 454 students
1.0 miles
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364 1.0 PK-8 454 - Chicago Hurley Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 834 students
1.0 miles
3849 W 69th Pl
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2068 1.0 PK-8 834 - Chicago Richardson Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1,214 student
1.1 miles
6018 S Karlov Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 553-1000 1.1 5-8 1,214 - Chicago Pasteur Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 712 students
1.2 miles
5825 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2270 1.2 PK-4 712
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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