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Bright Elementary School vs. Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic

Should you attend Bright Elementary School or Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bright Elementary School
10740 S Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic
8546 S Cregier Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bright Elementary School ranks 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 1%)

Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic ranks 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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bright Elementary School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
212 students
212 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bright Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bright Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bright Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bright Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2874 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3268 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bright Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bright Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bright Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bright Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
16
Kindergarten Students
16
22
Grade 1 Students
20
17
Grade 2 Students
21
20
Grade 3 Students
17
18
Grade 4 Students
24
19
Grade 5 Students
22
24
Grade 6 Students
28
22
Grade 7 Students
29
29
Grade 8 Students
25
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
64%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bright Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.47
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
(11-12 School Year Data)
50%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bright Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Daisy Bates Academy Of Social Justic, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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