Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Schmid 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schmid Elementary School serves the southeast part of Chicago, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schmid Elementary School's student population of 195 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence always, in all ways!
School Rankings
Schmid Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schmid Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3215 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
92%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schmid Elementary School's ranking?
Schmid Elementary School is ranked #3215 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Schmid Elementary School often compared to?
Schmid Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell Elementary Paideia Comm Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Schmid Elementary School?
195 students attend Schmid Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Schmid Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schmid Elementary School?
Schmid Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schmid Elementary School offer ?
Schmid Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Schmid Elementary School part of?
Schmid Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Schmid Elementary School located?
Schmid Elementary School is located in the Cottage Grove Heights neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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