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#3063 of 3,813 schools in IL

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

160 W Wendell St, Chicago, IL 60610

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)7% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism47.5%

Students at Salazar Elem Bilingual Center score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Salazar Elem Bilingual Center 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 92Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 86Very 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

$105,649

Median home value

$543,000

Median rent

$2,029/mo

College educated

79.3%

Homeownership

34.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School)Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.2 mi22Compare →
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.2 mi432Compare →
Ogden Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.3 mi907Compare →
Catherine Cook SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.4 mi418Compare →

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
#501 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

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Salazar Elem Bilingual Center

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,063 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salazar Elem Bilingual Center

What grades does Salazar Elem Bilingual Center serve?

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Salazar Elem Bilingual Center?

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elem Bilingual Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Salazar Elem Bilingual Center is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salazar Elem Bilingual Center rank in IL?

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center ranks #3,063 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Salazar Elem Bilingual Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Salazar Elem Bilingual Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salazar Elem Bilingual Center has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Salazar Elem Bilingual Center a charter school?

No, Salazar Elem Bilingual Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Salazar Elem Bilingual Center a Title I school?

No, Salazar Elem Bilingual Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salazar Elem Bilingual Center?

91.3% of students at Salazar Elem Bilingual Center 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
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.5%
Area population (ZIP 60610)
45,282
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
32.1
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 60610; 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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