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#793 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 21% in state

Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4420 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)10% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2022
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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

85.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 62Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$60,576

Median home value

$240,600

Median rent

$1,057/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–80.3 mi659Compare →
Pope John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.3 mi125Compare →
Shields Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–40.3 mi487Compare →
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez ElemCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–80.4 mi517Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#90 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-brighton Park Elem Sch is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch

Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #793 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch

What grades does Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch serve?

Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch?

Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch rank in IL?

Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch ranks #793 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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-brighton Park Elem Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch a charter school?

Yes, Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch a Title I school?

No, Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch?

85.3% of students at Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elem Sch 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
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
Area population (ZIP 60632)
87,831
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
34.5
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 60632; 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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