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Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
12339 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Metcalfe Elem Community Academy score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 67 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Metcalfe Elem Community Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$49,719
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60628; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown R Elem Community AcadEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Owens Community Academy ESEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Childrens Center OutreachPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| White Elem Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 122 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #575 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
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,538 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
What grades does Metcalfe Elem Community Academy serve?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metcalfe Elem Community Academy rank in IL?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy ranks #3,538 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Metcalfe Elem Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metcalfe Elem Community Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metcalfe Elem Community Academy a charter school?
No, Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metcalfe Elem Community Academy a Title I school?
No, Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metcalfe Elem Community Academy?
97.4% of students at Metcalfe Elem Community Academy 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.8%
- Phone
- (773) 535-5590
- Area population (ZIP 60628)
- 59,212
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 60628; 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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