South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(773) 535-8340
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School 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 20%)
School Overview
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3159 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 95% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 41% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is Noble Street Chtr-comer College Prep (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Parkside Elementary Community Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Parkside Elementary Community Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 240 students10
0.4 miles
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-0940 0.4 PK-8 240 - Chicago Madison Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 238 students10
0.5 miles
7433 S Dorchester Av
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551 0.5 PK-8 238 - Chicago Woodlawn Elementary Community School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 213 students10
0.5 miles
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 535-0801 0.5 PK-6 213 - Chicago Revere Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 239 students10
0.6 miles
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0618 0.6 PK-8 239 - Chicago Noble Street Chtr-comer College Prep Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 18%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 1,096 student10
0.7 miles
7131 S South Chicago
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 729-3969 0.7 6-12 1,096
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