Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy
Tel:
(773)535-5720
- Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy serves 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (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 50-54% (which is higher 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.
School Overview
- Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 | #1507 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 98% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 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 Turner-drew Elementary Language Academy is Harlan Community Academy High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gillespie Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gillespie Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Gillespie Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 507 students
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9301 S State St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-5065 0.3 PK-8 507 - Chicago Kipling Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 307 students
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9351 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773)535-3151 0.5 K-8 307 - Chicago Harlan Community Academy High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 474 students
0.7 miles
9652 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773)535-5400 0.7 7-12 474 - Chicago Evers Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 312 students
0.8 miles
9811 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773)535-2565 0.8 PK-8 312 - Chicago Mcdade Elementary Classical School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 196 students
0.8 miles
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-3669 0.8 K-6 196
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