Very Good
#732 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
- Math 21% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 8% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 9 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$44,040
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Dvorak Technology Acad Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Herzl Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Chicago West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 136 | 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
- #84 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
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 936 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
What grades does Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad serve?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad has an enrollment of approximately 936 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad rank in IL?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad ranks #732 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad a Title I school?
No, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad?
96.8% of students at Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad 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
- 936
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (773) 521-4399
- Area population (ZIP 60623)
- 77,061
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60623; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2019, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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