Mcclellan Elementary School
Mcclellan Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mcclellan 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 20-24% (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 20-24% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Mcclellan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mcclellan Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mcclellan 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 Mcclellan Elementary School is 0.69, 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 | #2412 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 26% |
| Black | 43% | 17% |
| White | 14% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 40% | 27% |
| 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 Mcclellan Elementary School is Yccs-youth Connection Leadership (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Armour Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Armour Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 281 students10
0.5 miles
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530 0.5 PK-8 281 - Chicago Healy Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 1,420 student10
0.7 miles
3010 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9190 0.7 PK-8 1,420 - Chicago Yccs-youth Connection Leadership Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 231 students10
0.7 miles
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668 0.7 10-12 231 - Chicago Holden Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 506 students10
0.8 miles
1104 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7200 0.8 PK-8 506 - Chicago Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 462 students10
0.9 miles
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800 0.9 7-12 462
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