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Spry Elementary Community School

2400 S Marshall Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spry Elementary Community 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Spry Elementary Community School's student population of 294 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 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
Spry Elementary Community 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 Spry Elementary Community School is 0.08, 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)
#2867 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Spry Elementary Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spry Elementary Community 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.
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spry Elementary Community 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.
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Spry Elementary Community 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
96%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spry Elementary Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Spry Elementary Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Spry Elementary Community 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.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Spry Elementary Community 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 Spry Elementary Community 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)
39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spry Elementary Community 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 Spry Elementary Community School's ranking?
Spry Elementary Community School is ranked #2867 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spry Elementary Community School?
294 students attend Spry Elementary Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Spry Elementary Community School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spry Elementary Community School?
Spry Elementary Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spry Elementary Community School offer ?
Spry Elementary Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Spry Elementary Community School part of?
Spry Elementary Community School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Spry Elementary Community School located?
Spry Elementary Community School is located in the Marshall Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Marshall Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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