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#1223 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 32% in state

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

7212 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation14.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 75Excellent 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

$57,452

Median home value

$269,000

Median rent

$1,265/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

26.6%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pactt Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.3 mi28Compare →
Sullivan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.5 mi766Compare →
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De LaCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–120.8 mi501Compare →
Lubavitch Mesivta of ChicagoPrivate · tuition5.1private9–111.4 mi132Compare →

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.

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
#153 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

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 620 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter

What grades does Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter serve?

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter?

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter rank in IL?

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter ranks #1,223 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter a charter school?

Yes, Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter a Title I school?

No, Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter?

91.0% of students at Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 60626)
50,027
Area average commute
36.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 60626; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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