Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School serves 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Spencer Technology Academy 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 13% (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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Spencer Technology Academy 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 5%)
School Overview
Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 554 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Spencer Technology Academy 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 Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #3282 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 37% |
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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 | 4% | 26% |
Black | 96% | 17% |
White | n/a | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 30% | 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 Spencer Technology Academy Elementary School is Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kipp Academy Chicago Campus (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Moving Everest Charter School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Moving Everest Charter School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 362 students10
0.4 miles
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695 0.4 K-3 362 - Chicago Kipp Academy Chicago Campus Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 347 students10
0.5 miles
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553 0.5 5-8 347 - Chicago Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 154 students10
0.5 miles
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315 0.5 10-12 154 - Chicago Camelot Safe Academy - Garfield Park Grades: 6-12 | 1 student
0.6 miles
230 N Kolmar Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 417-2045 0.6 6-12 1 - Chicago Nash Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 274 students10
0.6 miles
4837 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 534-6125 0.6 PK-8 274
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