Hale Elementary School
Hale Elementary School serves 928 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Hale Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 33% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hale Elementary School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 928 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hale Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Hale Elementary School is 0.41, 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 | #1808 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 24% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 Hale Elementary School is Kennedy High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dore Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Dore Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 713 students10
0.6 miles
6108 S Natoma Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2080 0.6 PK-8 713 - Chicago Blair Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-2 | 180 students
0.7 miles
6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2076 0.7 PK-2 180 - Chicago Kennedy High School Math: 20% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,688 student10
0.7 miles
6325 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2325 0.7 9-12 1,688 - Chicago Kinzie Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 687 students10
0.7 miles
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2425 0.7 PK-8 687 - Chicago Grimes Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 454 students10
1.0 miles
5450 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2364 1 PK-8 454
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