Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Polaris Elementary Charter Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy 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 Polaris Elementary Charter Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Polaris Elementary Charter Academy's ranking?
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy is ranked #3386 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Polaris Elementary Charter Academy?
348 students attend Polaris Elementary Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Polaris Elementary Charter Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris Elementary Charter Academy?
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polaris Elementary Charter Academy offer ?
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Polaris Elementary Charter Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Polaris Elementary Charter Academy located?
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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The nearest high school to Polaris Elementary Charter Academy is Westinghouse High School (0.2 miles away)
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