Serving 1,119 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center's student population of 1,119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2532 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
97%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center's ranking?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is ranked #2532 out of 3,542 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center?
1,119 students attend Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center offer ?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center part of?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center located?
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Washington Park.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
There are entirely too many children in the school for it to be a magnet school. The focus is more on discipline than anything else. They have no control whatsoever. A lot of the teachers need to be evaluated and retested and they need a real principal. I know that it is a tough job and commend those who do it but don't just put a warm body in that spot and think that it is ok. Constantly squeezing 32 kids in the small classrooms and then they can't get what they really need is not good.
3 10/10/2025
My daughter is a first-year student in the 6th grade gifted class at Beasley. We love the sense of pride the school members in here. She is challenged academically, gets a great dose of a black girl magic, and fits in the values of my family.
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