Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Minnie Minoso 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McClellan Elementary School serves the east part of its school district in Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minnie Minoso Academy's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minnie Minoso 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 Minnie Minoso Academy is 0.68, 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
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnie Minoso Academy's ranking?
Minnie Minoso Academy is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Minnie Minoso Academy often compared to?
Minnie Minoso Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Woodson South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Minnie Minoso Academy?
304 students attend Minnie Minoso Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Minnie Minoso Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnie Minoso Academy?
Minnie Minoso Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnie Minoso Academy offer ?
Minnie Minoso Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Minnie Minoso Academy part of?
Minnie Minoso Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Minnie Minoso Academy located?
Minnie Minoso Academy is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Bridgeport.
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