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Marine Leadership Academy - Ames

1920 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

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Tel: (773) 534-4970

www.cps.edu

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Marine Leadership Academy - Ames serves 824 students in grades 7-12.

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

824 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3292 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

28%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

14%

32%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

96%

27%

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Black

17%

White

47%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.68

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Graduation Rate

(17-18)

≥95%

87%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

98%

44%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

City Of Chicago School District 299

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marine Leadership Academy - Ames's ranking?

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?

The graduation rate of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?

824 students attend Marine Leadership Academy - Ames.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Marine Leadership Academy - Ames students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.

What grades does Marine Leadership Academy - Ames offer ?

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Marine Leadership Academy - Ames part of?

Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break, No School

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

End of Q4/Last Day of School

June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5 8/20/2022

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education