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#2497 of 3,813 schools in IL
Mason Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4217 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60623
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Mason Elem School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mason 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 65Good 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes C Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend AcadCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Penn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Chicago West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #391 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
Mason Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason Elem School
Mason Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,497 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason Elem School
What grades does Mason Elem School serve?
Mason Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mason Elem School?
Mason Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
How does Mason Elem School rank in IL?
Mason Elem School ranks #2,497 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mason Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mason Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mason Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason Elem School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mason Elem School a charter school?
No, Mason Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mason Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason Elem School?
97.5% of students at Mason 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
- 242
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (773) 534-1530
- 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 · 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 60623; 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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