Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calmeca Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calmeca Academy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Chicago, IL, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calmeca Academy Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Calmeca Academy Elementary School 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 Calmeca Academy Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3178 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calmeca Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Calmeca Academy Elementary School is ranked #3178 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Calmeca Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Calmeca Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gary Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Calmeca Academy Elementary School?
605 students attend Calmeca Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Calmeca Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calmeca Academy Elementary School?
Calmeca Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calmeca Academy Elementary School offer ?
Calmeca Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Calmeca Academy Elementary School part of?
Calmeca Academy Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Calmeca Academy Elementary School located?
Calmeca Academy Elementary School is located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Brighton Park.
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