Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 645 public schools serving 323,063 students in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
821 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14,724 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
151,871 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
28%
# Black Students
113,212 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
35%
16%
# White Students
35,853 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
11%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
394 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,153 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16,997
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
21,276
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
22,004
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22,697
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22,866
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
22,691
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
22,268
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
22,689
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
23,612
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
23,909
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
24,989
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
27,386
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
25,813
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
23,866
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,050 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,157 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District manages 645 public schools serving 323,063 students.
What is the rank of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District is ranked #577 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
47% of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District?
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,157 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 645 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 323,063 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
