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#3060 of 3,813 schools in IL

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy

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

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

11140 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60643

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 7% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)6% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

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

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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

93.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$83,015

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,359/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Esmond Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.5 mi258Compare →
Whistler Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–80.5 mi257Compare →
Higgins Elem Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.9 mi271Compare →
Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–81.0 mi245Compare →

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
#498 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

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,060 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy

What grades does Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy serve?

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy?

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy rank in IL?

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy ranks #3,060 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy 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 Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy a charter school?

No, Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy a Title I school?

No, Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem Academy?

93.6% of students at Shoop Math-sci Tech Elem 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
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 60643)
47,802
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
42.9
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 60643; 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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