South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
Tel:
(773)535-8340
- South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School serves 445 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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 445 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. 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 | #3165 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 46% |
| 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 South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School is Hyde Park Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parkside Elementary Community Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkside Elementary Community Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Parkside Elementary Community Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 244 students
0.4 miles
6938 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773)535-0940 0.4 PK-8 244 - Chicago Madison Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 225 students
0.5 miles
7433 S Dorchester Av
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-0551 0.5 PK-8 225 - Chicago Woodlawn Elementary Community School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 193 students
0.5 miles
6657 S Kimbark Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773)535-0801 0.5 PK-6 193 - Chicago Revere Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 218 students
0.6 miles
1010 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-0618 0.6 PK-8 218 - Chicago Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 596 students
0.9 miles
7355 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773)535-0501 0.9 PK-8 596
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