Mccorkle Elementary School (Closed 2011)

4421 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 74%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(09-10)
55-59%
80%
(09-10)
45-49%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
22%
Black
(09-10)
100%
20%
White
(09-10)
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Mccorkle Elementary School?
310 students attend Mccorkle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mccorkle Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Mccorkle Elementary School offer ?
Mccorkle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mccorkle Elementary School part of?
Mccorkle Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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