Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy serves the south part of Chicago, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in the area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy's student population of 354 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3462 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is ranked #3462 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy?
354 students attend Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy part of?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy located?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in West Pullman.
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