Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Mcdade Elementary Classical School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Mcdade Elementary Classical School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdade Elementary Classical School is 0.17, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mcdade Elementary Classical School?
210 students attend Mcdade Elementary Classical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mcdade Elementary Classical School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdade Elementary Classical School?
Mcdade Elementary Classical School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdade Elementary Classical School offer ?
Mcdade Elementary Classical School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Mcdade Elementary Classical School part of?
In what neighborhood is Mcdade Elementary Classical School located?
Mcdade Elementary Classical School is located in the West Chesterfield neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in West Chesterfield.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
