Below Average
#2982 of 3,813 schools in IL
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4600 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
- Math 4% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$54,142
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Elem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad CtEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Hedges Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Hamline Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 573 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #476 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
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,982 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
What grades does Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac serve?
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac rank in IL?
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac ranks #2,982 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac's MySchoolScout rating?
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac a charter school?
No, Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac a Title I school?
No, Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
98.8% of students at Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (773) 535-4890
- Area population (ZIP 60609)
- 64,268
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60609; 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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