Hearst Elementary School
Hearst Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Hearst Elementary School 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Hearst Elementary School 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
Hearst Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 363 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hearst Elementary School 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 Hearst Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #3410 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) | 10% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 26% |
| Black | 38% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 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 Hearst Elementary School is Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Academy For Global Citizenship (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Academy For Global Citizenship Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 466 students10
0.3 miles
4647 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-1100 0.3 K-8 466 - Chicago Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Campus Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 625 students10
0.8 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470 0.8 K-8 625 - Chicago Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 600 students10
0.8 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3480 0.8 9-12 600 - Chicago Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 582 students10
0.8 miles
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3475 0.8 K-8 582 - Chicago Charles J Sahs Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 390 students10
0.8 miles
5001 S Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 458-1152 0.8 PK-8 390
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