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Mccormick Elementary School

2712 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mccormick Elementary School 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mccormick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mccormick Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mccormick Elementary School 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 Mccormick Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3257 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mccormick Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
5%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mccormick Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Mccormick Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mccormick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccormick Elementary School's ranking?
Mccormick Elementary School is ranked #3257 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 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mccormick Elementary School?
437 students attend Mccormick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mccormick Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccormick Elementary School?
Mccormick Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccormick Elementary School offer ?
Mccormick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mccormick Elementary School part of?
Mccormick Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mccormick Elementary School located?
Mccormick Elementary School is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.
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Fall Break NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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