Daley Elementary Academy
Daley Elementary Academy serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Daley Elementary Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Daley Elementary Academy 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 1%)
School Overview
Daley Elementary Academy's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 598 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Daley Elementary Academy is ranked within the bottom 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 Daley Elementary Academy is 0.17, 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 | #3289 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 40% | 27% |
| 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 Daley Elementary Academy is Back Of The Yards Ib High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hedges Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Hedges Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 668 students10
0.3 miles
4747 S Winchester Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7360 0.3 PK-8 668 - Chicago Fulton Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 337 students10
0.4 miles
5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9000 0.4 PK-8 337 - Chicago Back Of The Yards Ib High School Math: 32% | Reading: 23%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,064 student10
0.5 miles
2111 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-7320 0.5 9-12 1,064 - Chicago Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 971 students10
0.5 miles
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600 0.5 PK-8 971 - Chicago Lara Elementary Academy Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 442 students10
0.5 miles
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4389 0.5 PK-8 442
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