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#1288 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 34% in state

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School

Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Peirce Elem Intl Studies School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Peirce Elem Intl Studies 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 75Very 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

$66,206

Median home value

$287,500

Median rent

$1,286/mo

College educated

57.1%

Homeownership

37.4%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Asian Human Srvcs-passage ChrtrCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–80.2 mi355Compare →
Chicago Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–80.5 mi48Compare →
Chicago Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–120.5 mi238Compare →
Rogers Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–80.5 mi300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#168 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

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peirce Elem Intl Studies School

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 1,103 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peirce Elem Intl Studies School

What grades does Peirce Elem Intl Studies School serve?

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Peirce Elem Intl Studies School?

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School has an enrollment of approximately 1,103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peirce Elem Intl Studies School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peirce Elem Intl Studies School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peirce Elem Intl Studies School rank in IL?

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School ranks #1,288 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Peirce Elem Intl Studies School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peirce Elem Intl Studies School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Peirce Elem Intl Studies School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peirce Elem Intl Studies School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Peirce Elem Intl Studies School a charter school?

No, Peirce Elem Intl Studies School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Peirce Elem Intl Studies School a Title I school?

No, Peirce Elem Intl Studies School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peirce Elem Intl Studies School?

37.7% of students at Peirce Elem Intl Studies 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
1,103
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 60660)
42,750
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
37.5
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 60660; 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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