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Black Magnet Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9101 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Magnet Elem School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Magnet Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,237
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Hoyne Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Burnham Elem Inclusive AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #415 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
Black Magnet Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Magnet Elem School
Black Magnet Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,656 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Magnet Elem School
What grades does Black Magnet Elem School serve?
Black Magnet Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Black Magnet Elem School?
Black Magnet Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Magnet Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Magnet Elem School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Magnet Elem School rank in IL?
Black Magnet Elem School ranks #2,656 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Black Magnet Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Magnet Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Black Magnet Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Magnet Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black Magnet Elem School a charter school?
No, Black Magnet Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Magnet Elem School a Title I school?
No, Black Magnet Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Magnet Elem School?
71.3% of students at Black Magnet Elem School 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
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (773) 535-6390
- Area population (ZIP 60617)
- 79,284
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 60617; 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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