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Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School

6006 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60621

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Tel: (773) 535-3285

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Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Nicholson Technology Academy 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 463 students
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

463 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School is 0.15, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

27%

Black

92%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

47%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)

36%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

City Of Chicago School District 299

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School's ranking?

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School?

463 students attend Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School offer ?

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School part of?

Nicholson Technology Academy Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

School Calendar

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School Reviews

5 12/8/2017

I like this school.im in 8th grade my last yearThe teachers are great and they prepare u for highschool

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dezaih black

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 463 students
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education