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Hurley Elem School

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3849 W 69th Pl, Chicago, IL 60629

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Hurley Elem School score 16% 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 Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hurley 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$58,813

Median home value

$236,300

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60629; 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
Queen of the Universe SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.2 mi156Compare →
Tarkington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–80.7 mi861Compare →
Eberhart Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–80.8 mi1,016Compare →
Lee Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–80.8 mi578Compare →

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
#350 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

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

About Hurley Elem School

Hurley Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 711 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,320 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hurley Elem School

What grades does Hurley Elem School serve?

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

How many students attend Hurley Elem School?

Hurley Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hurley Elem School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hurley Elem School rank in IL?

Hurley Elem School ranks #2,320 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hurley Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hurley Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hurley Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurley Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hurley Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Hurley Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

90.4% of students at Hurley 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
711
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 60629)
109,292
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
34.2
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 60629; 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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