Gallistel Elementary Language Academy
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy serves 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Gallistel Elementary Language 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 13% (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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gallistel Elementary Language 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 10%)
School Overview
Gallistel Elementary Language Academy's student population of 796 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 796 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gallistel Elementary Language 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 Gallistel Elementary Language Academy is 0.08, 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 | #2925 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 Gallistel Elementary Language Academy is Washington G High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Southeast Area Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Southeast Area Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-7 | 517 students10
0.4 miles
3930 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-8040 0.4 PK-7 517 - Chicago Addams Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 714 students10
0.6 miles
10810 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6210 0.6 PK-8 714 - Chicago Taylor Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 453 students10
0.6 miles
9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6240 0.6 PK-8 453 - Chicago Marsh Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 17%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 759 students10
1.1 miles
9822 S Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6430 1.1 PK-8 759 - Chicago Washington G Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 861 students10
1.3 miles
3611 E 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-5010 1.3 PK-8 861
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