Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy
Tel:
(773)534-8000
- Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy is 0.69, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1186 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 26% |
| Black | 45% | 17% |
| White | 17% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 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 Newberry Elementary Math & Science Academy is Lincoln Park High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lasalle Elementary Language Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lasalle Elementary Language Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Lincoln Park High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2126 students
0.4 miles
2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)534-8130 0.4 9-12 2126 - Chicago Lasalle Elementary Language Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 562 students
0.5 miles
1734 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)534-8470 0.5 K-8 562 - Chicago Manierre Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 347 students
0.5 miles
1420 N Hudson Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
(773)534-8456 0.5 PK-8 347 - Chicago Skinner North Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 488 students
0.6 miles
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773)534-8500 0.6 K-8 488 - Chicago Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 852 students
0.7 miles
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773)534-5720 0.7 K-8 852
School Reviews
| 5 At Newberry there are wonderful academic programs. There are some awesome teachers. Overall a wonderful school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Johnj |
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