Excellent
#97 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3020 W 108th St, Chicago, IL 60655
- Math 82% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 92% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keller Elem Gifted Magnet 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,443
Median home value
$303,300
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Greenwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,157 | Compare → |
| Cassell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| St John Fisher Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Clissold Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 476 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 221 students in grades 1st-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
What grades does Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School serve?
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School?
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School rank in IL?
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School ranks #97 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School a charter school?
No, Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School?
35.7% of students at Keller Elem Gifted Magnet 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 535-2636
- Area population (ZIP 60655)
- 27,794
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 60655; 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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