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#9 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4929 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+42.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 87% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2022
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (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

10.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • 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

$85,299

Median home value

$396,700

Median rent

$1,455/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

40.3%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hibbard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.0 mi915Compare →
Lawrence Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private4–120.5 mi41Compare →
North River Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–80.6 mi284Compare →
Budlong Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.7 mi743Compare →

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.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#3 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

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr

What grades does Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr serve?

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?

The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr rank in IL?

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr ranks #9 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr's MySchoolScout rating?

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr a charter school?

No, Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr a Title I school?

No, Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr?

10.6% of students at Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr 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
265
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
Area population (ZIP 60625)
78,467
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
36
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 60625; 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

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