Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
Tel:
(773)535-1666
- Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts 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
- Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 413 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3240 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 93% | 17% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts is Hope College Prep High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Holmes Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holmes Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Hope College Prep High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 137 students
0.2 miles
5515 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)535-3160 0.2 9-12 137 - Chicago Holmes Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 200 students
0.4 miles
955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)535-9025 0.4 PK-8 200 - Chicago Sherman Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 280 students
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1000 W 52nd St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-1757 0.5 PK-8 280 - Chicago Sherwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 325 students
0.6 miles
245 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)535-0829 0.6 PK-8 325 - Chicago Nicholson Technical Academy Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 515 students
0.8 miles
6006 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)535-3285 0.8 PK-8 515
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