Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus's student population of 418 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus's ranking?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus?
418 students attend Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus offer ?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus part of?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus located?
Acero Chtr Sch Network - Carlos Fuentes Campus is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Avondale.
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