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#2566 of 3,813 schools in IL
A J Katzenmaier Academy
Elementary School · North Chicago Sd 187 · North Chicago, IL
A North Chicago Sd 187 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
1829 Kennedy Dr, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 4% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A J Katzenmaier Academy score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A J Katzenmaier Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated742/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,256
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn 10 Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Lyon Magnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Carman-buckner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Chicago Sd 187
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
A J Katzenmaier Academy is listed in North Chicago SD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A J Katzenmaier Academy
A J Katzenmaier Academy is a public elementary school in North Chicago, IL, part of North Chicago Sd 187, serving approximately 320 students in grades 4th-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,566 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A J Katzenmaier Academy
What grades does A J Katzenmaier Academy serve?
A J Katzenmaier Academy serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend A J Katzenmaier Academy?
A J Katzenmaier Academy has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Katzenmaier Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at A J Katzenmaier Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A J Katzenmaier Academy rank in IL?
A J Katzenmaier Academy ranks #2,566 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is A J Katzenmaier Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
A J Katzenmaier Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A J Katzenmaier Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A J Katzenmaier Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A J Katzenmaier Academy a charter school?
No, A J Katzenmaier Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A J Katzenmaier Academy a Title I school?
No, A J Katzenmaier Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A J Katzenmaier Academy?
98.8% of students at A J Katzenmaier Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (847) 689-6330
- Area population (ZIP 60064)
- 15,047
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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