Penn Elem School vs KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
Penn Elem School has a higher overall rating of 6.2/10 compared to 5.6/10. KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is significantly larger with 936 students, about 4.4× the size of Penn Elem School (213). In math proficiency, KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad leads at 21.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Penn Elem School
Chicago, IL
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
213 students
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
Chicago, IL
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
936 students
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| Metric | Penn Elem School | KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.7 | 5.3 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.3% | 96.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #2,084 of 3,814 | #2,570 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 45th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Penn Elem School | KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 21.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chicago (60623) | Chicago (60623) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,040 | $44,040 |
| Median Home Value | $221,400 | $221,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | 24.7% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 32 min |