Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caldwell Elementary Academy of Math & Science serves the southeast part of Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic's student population of 225 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place Where We Expect Success
School Rankings
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic 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 Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic is 0.11, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic's ranking?
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic often compared to?
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justicis often viewed alongside schools like Bright Elementary School, Gallistel Elementary Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic?
225 students attend Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic?
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic offer ?
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic part of?
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic located?
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic is located in the Stoney Island Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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