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Mcpherson Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4728 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcpherson Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcpherson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$71,030
Median home value
$363,300
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee Francais De ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Ravenswood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| North Park Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Chappell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 564 | Compare → |
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
- #370 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
Mcpherson Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcpherson Elem School
Mcpherson Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 735 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,403 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcpherson Elem School
What grades does Mcpherson Elem School serve?
Mcpherson Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mcpherson Elem School?
Mcpherson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Elem School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcpherson Elem School rank in IL?
Mcpherson Elem School ranks #2,403 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mcpherson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcpherson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mcpherson Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcpherson Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcpherson Elem School a charter school?
No, Mcpherson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcpherson Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mcpherson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcpherson Elem School?
50.1% of students at Mcpherson 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
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (773) 534-2625
- Area population (ZIP 60640)
- 66,884
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 60640; 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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