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Calmeca Academy Elementary School vs. Gary Elementary School

Should you attend Calmeca Academy Elementary School or Gary Elementary School? 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
Calmeca Academy Elementary School
3456 W 38th St
Chicago, IL 60632
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Gary Elementary School
3740 W 31st St
Chicago, IL 60623
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Gary 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%)
Overview
Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calmeca Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 718 students in grades 3-8, Gary 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
3-8
Total Students
628 students
718 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calmeca Academy 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 Gary Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calmeca Academy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gary Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calmeca Academy 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 Gary Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calmeca Academy 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 Gary 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.

Test Scores

#2940 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2494 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calmeca Academy 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 Gary Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calmeca Academy 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gary 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 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
17%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calmeca Academy 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 Gary 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.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
26%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Calmeca Academy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gary Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
30
Kindergarten Students
62
1
Grade 1 Students
54
-
Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
58
96
Grade 4 Students
65
112
Grade 5 Students
60
117
Grade 6 Students
73
112
Grade 7 Students
72
133
Grade 8 Students
78
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calmeca Academy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
n/a
% Hispanic
97%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calmeca Academy 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 Gary 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.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calmeca Academy 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.
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calmeca Academy 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gary 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 2020-21 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.06
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calmeca Academy 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 Gary 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calmeca Academy 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 Gary 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
3%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calmeca Academy 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 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gary 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 2012-13 school year.
 
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