Mccutcheon Elementary School
- Mccutcheon Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Mccutcheon 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 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mccutcheon Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mccutcheon Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mccutcheon Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2004 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 17% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 26% |
| Black | 49% | 17% |
| White | 6% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mccutcheon Elementary School is Uplift Community High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Goudy Technology Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Goudy Technology Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Grades: PK-8 | 727 students
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(773)534-2480 0.4 PK-8 727 - Chicago Uplift Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 298 students
0.4 miles
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)534-2875 0.4 9-12 298 - Chicago Brennemann Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 391 students
0.8 miles
4251 N Clarendon Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)534-5766 0.8 PK-8 391 - Chicago Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1025 students
1.0 miles
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Chicago, IL 60660
(773)534-2440 1.0 PK-8 1025 - Chicago Disney Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 1558 students
1.1 miles
4140 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)534-5840 1.1 PK-8 1558
School Reviews
| 5 I went to school at john t. in the 60's and I really loved the school my teachers name was miss thinger there were portable buildings on the back side, I think of it often one of my greatest memories. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kentp |
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