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#2212 of 3,813 schools in IL
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch
Elementary School · Bronzeville Academy Chtr School · Chicago, IL
A Bronzeville Academy Chtr School charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4930 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
- Math 1% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 66.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 7% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- 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
$62,105
Median home value
$305,200
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
61.3%
Homeownership
31.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec SchlEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Chicago Free SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Kozminski Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Ariel Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 352 | 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.
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.
Bronzeville Academy Chtr School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch is listed in Bronzeville Academy Chtr School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Bronzeville Academy Chtr School, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 66.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,212 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch
What grades does Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch serve?
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch?
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch is 66.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch rank in IL?
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch ranks #2,212 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch a charter school?
Yes, Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch a Title I school?
No, Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch?
70.8% of students at Bronzeville Academy Charter 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 66.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (773) 285-8040
- Area population (ZIP 60615)
- 42,752
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 60615; 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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