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Stagg Elem School
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7424 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60621
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 2% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stagg Elem School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 2% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (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
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stagg Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,235
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
25%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglesby Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Bond Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| King Academy of Social JusticeEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| St Sabina AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 135 | 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.
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
- #409 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
Stagg Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stagg Elem School
Stagg Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,584 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stagg Elem School
What grades does Stagg Elem School serve?
Stagg Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Stagg Elem School?
Stagg Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stagg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stagg Elem School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stagg Elem School rank in IL?
Stagg Elem School ranks #2,584 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stagg Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stagg Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Stagg Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stagg Elem School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stagg Elem School a charter school?
No, Stagg Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stagg Elem School a Title I school?
No, Stagg Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stagg Elem School?
77.9% of students at Stagg Elem 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (773) 535-3565
- Area population (ZIP 60621)
- 27,318
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 60621; 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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