Jamieson Elementary School
Jamieson Elementary School serves 919 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Jamieson 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 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Jamieson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Jamieson Elementary School's student population of 919 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 919 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jamieson 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 Jamieson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #1288 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 28% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 28% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 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 Jamieson Elementary School is Mather High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Budlong Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Mather High School Math: 24% | Reading: 14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,451 student10
0.3 miles
5835 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2350 0.3 9-12 1,451 - Chicago Northside College Preparatory High School Magnet School
Math: 93% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,061 student10
0.5 miles
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954 0.5 9-12 1,061 - Chicago Budlong Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 772 students10
0.6 miles
2701 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2591 0.6 PK-8 772 - Chicago Clinton Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 1,223 student10
0.6 miles
6110 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 534-2025 0.6 PK-8 1,223 - Chicago Peterson Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 891 students10
0.7 miles
5510 N Christiana Av
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070 0.7 PK-8 891
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