Price Lit & Writing Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Price Lit & Writing Elementary School served 111 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 111 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 55-59% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 55-59% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 95% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 33% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Price Lit & Writing Elementary School is King College Prep High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Woodson South Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago King College Prep High School Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 599 students10
0.1 miles
4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1180 0.1 9-12 599 - Chicago Woodson South Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 330 students10
0.2 miles
4414 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1280 0.2 PK-8 330 - Chicago Robinson Elementary School Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 121 students10
0.3 miles
4225 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1777 0.3 PK-3 121 - Chicago Univ Of Chicago Chtr - Woodson Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 214 students10
0.3 miles
4444 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 624-0700 0.3 7-8 214 - Chicago Ariel Elementary Community Academy Math: 14% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 519 students10
0.4 miles
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1996 0.4 PK-8 519
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