Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts's ranking?
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts?
238 students attend Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts?
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts offer ?
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts part of?
In what neighborhood is Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts located?
Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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