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#1682 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Elementary School · Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr · Elgin, IL
A charter elementary school in Elgin, IL where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), 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
$80,305
Median home value
$227,000
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Summit SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 402 | 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.
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
- 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.
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is listed in Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is a public elementary school in Elgin, IL, part of Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr, serving approximately 463 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
What grades does Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr serve?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr rank in IL?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr ranks #1,682 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr's MySchoolScout rating?
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr a charter school?
Yes, Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr a Title I school?
No, Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
34.8% of students at Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (630) 883-5013
- Area population (ZIP 60120)
- 50,774
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 60120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021, multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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