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Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
932 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 4% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 4% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (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
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$52,963
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60651; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Howe Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Hay Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| St Angela SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #380 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
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,486 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
What grades does Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem serve?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem rank in IL?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem ranks #2,486 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem a charter school?
No, Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem a Title I school?
No, Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem?
92.4% of students at Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (773) 534-6025
- Area population (ZIP 60651)
- 63,892
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 60651; 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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