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#3345 of 3,813 schools in IL

Hoyne Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8905 S Crandon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Hoyne Elem School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hoyne Elem School 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$51,237

Median home value

$168,200

Median rent

$1,010/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Black Magnet Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–80.5 mi356Compare →
Warren Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–80.5 mi278Compare →
Coles Elem Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–80.6 mi251Compare →
Daisy Bates Acad of Social JusticEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.8 mi212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#549 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

Hoyne Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoyne Elem School

Hoyne Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,345 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoyne Elem School

What grades does Hoyne Elem School serve?

Hoyne Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hoyne Elem School?

Hoyne Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoyne Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoyne Elem School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoyne Elem School rank in IL?

Hoyne Elem School ranks #3,345 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hoyne Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoyne Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Hoyne Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoyne Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hoyne Elem School a charter school?

No, Hoyne Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hoyne Elem School a Title I school?

No, Hoyne Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoyne Elem School?

76.3% of students at Hoyne Elem School 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
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 60617)
79,284
Area average commute
37.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 60617; 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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