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Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy vs. Nettelhorst Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Nettelhorst Elementary School
3252 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nettelhorst Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
616 students
650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nettelhorst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nettelhorst Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nettelhorst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy 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 Nettelhorst 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

#49 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#512 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nettelhorst Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 5% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy 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 Nettelhorst 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.
67%
(Top 5% in IL)
45%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy 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 Nettelhorst 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.
80-84%
(Top 5% in IL)
70-74%
(Top 20% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nettelhorst Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
56
Kindergarten Students
64
87
Grade 1 Students
72
84
Grade 2 Students
69
72
Grade 3 Students
75
68
Grade 4 Students
75
51
Grade 5 Students
65
63
Grade 6 Students
68
53
Grade 7 Students
64
63
Grade 8 Students
64
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nettelhorst 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 Nettelhorst 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
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 Nettelhorst 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.
% White
53%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 Nettelhorst 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nettelhorst 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 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 Nettelhorst 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
20%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 Nettelhorst 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
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nettelhorst 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 2013-14 school year.
 
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