Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dett 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 ≤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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 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: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dett Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dett Elementary School's student population of 326 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dett 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 Dett Elementary School is 0.24, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 Dett Elementary School's ranking?
Dett Elementary School is ranked #3352 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?
≤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 Dett Elementary School?
326 students attend Dett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dett Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dett Elementary School?
Dett Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dett Elementary School offer ?
Dett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dett Elementary School part of?
Dett Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Dett Elementary School located?
Dett Elementary School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 12 other public schools located in Near West Side.
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