Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jungman Elementary School serves the northeast part of Chicago, IL, within a compact attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Motto
Where Every Child Matters
School Rankings
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
63%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School?
301 students attend Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School?
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School part of?
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School located?
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elementary School is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Lower West Side.
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