Excellent
#302 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 8% in state
Mcdade Elem Classical School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcdade Elem Classical School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcdade Elem Classical 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 68Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$43,403
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
43.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60619; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Burnside Elem Scholastic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Dixon Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Gillespie Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 342 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #37 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
Mcdade Elem Classical School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdade Elem Classical School
Mcdade Elem Classical School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdade Elem Classical School
What grades does Mcdade Elem Classical School serve?
Mcdade Elem Classical School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mcdade Elem Classical School?
Mcdade Elem Classical School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdade Elem Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdade Elem Classical School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdade Elem Classical School rank in IL?
Mcdade Elem Classical School ranks #302 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mcdade Elem Classical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdade Elem Classical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Mcdade Elem Classical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdade Elem Classical School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcdade Elem Classical School a charter school?
No, Mcdade Elem Classical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdade Elem Classical School a Title I school?
No, Mcdade Elem Classical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdade Elem Classical School?
37.8% of students at Mcdade Elem Classical 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (773) 535-3669
- Area population (ZIP 60619)
- 59,892
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 60619; 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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