Mcpherson Elementary School
Mcpherson Elementary School serves 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mcpherson 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 18% (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 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mcpherson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mcpherson Elementary School's student population of 692 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson Elementary School is 0.37, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2387 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 26% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 9% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 Mcpherson Elementary School is Amundsen High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ravenswood Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Amundsen High School Math: 33% | Reading: 33%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,227 student10
0.5 miles
5110 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2320 0.5 9-12 1,227 - Chicago Ravenswood Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 547 students10
0.6 miles
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525 0.6 PK-8 547 - Chicago Chappell Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 572 students10
0.7 miles
2135 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-2390 0.7 PK-8 572 - Chicago Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 400 students10
0.7 miles
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-5790 0.7 PK-8 400 - Chicago Waters Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 626 students10
0.8 miles
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090 0.8 K-8 626
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