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#1611 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 42% in state

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las

Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

1641 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60608

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)7% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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

$70,704

Median home value

$341,500

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Cooper Elem Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–80.2 mi416Compare →
Pilsen Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–80.3 mi223Compare →
St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.3 mi133Compare →
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & SciencesEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–80.4 mi268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#224 of 621
District spending per student
$22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,611 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las

What grades does Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las serve?

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?

The student-teacher ratio at Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las rank in IL?

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las ranks #1,611 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las's MySchoolScout rating?

Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las a charter school?

Yes, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las a Title I school?

No, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?

92.4% of students at Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 60608)
81,459
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
34.6
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 60608; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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