Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac
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(773)535-4890
- Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac serves 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac places 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%)
School Overview
- Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac's student population of 737 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 737 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2848 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 98% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 2% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Seward Elementary Communication Arts Ac is Peace And Education Coalition High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Peace And Education Coalition High School Magnet School
Grades: 10-12 | 89 students
0.1 miles
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-9023 0.1 10-12 89 - Chicago Chavez Elementary Multicultural Academy Ct Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 965 students
0.2 miles
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-4600 0.2 PK-8 965 - Chicago Lara Elementary Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 470 students
0.2 miles
4619 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-4389 0.2 PK-8 470 - Chicago Hedges Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 662 students
0.3 miles
4747 S Winchester Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-7360 0.3 PK-8 662 - Chicago Hamline Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 606 students
0.4 miles
4747 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773)535-4565 0.4 PK-8 606
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