Very Good
#726 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1940 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- 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
$70,704
Median home value
$341,500
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60608; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acero Chtr - Bartolome De LasCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Cooper Elem Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #78 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
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 268 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
What grades does Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences serve?
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences rank in IL?
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences ranks #726 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences 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 Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences a charter school?
No, Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences a Title I school?
No, Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences?
72.4% of students at Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences 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
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (773) 534-7215
- Area population (ZIP 60608)
- 81,459
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 60608; 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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