Excellent
#99 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Stem Magnet Academy Elem
Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1522 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60607
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stem Magnet Academy Elem score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stem Magnet Academy Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$126,307
Median home value
$494,300
Median rent
$2,333/mo
College educated
80.9%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60607; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban PrairiePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Urban Prairie Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Chicago World Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 453 | Compare → |
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
- #16 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
Stem Magnet Academy Elem is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Magnet Academy Elem
Stem Magnet Academy Elem is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Magnet Academy Elem
What grades does Stem Magnet Academy Elem serve?
Stem Magnet Academy Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Stem Magnet Academy Elem?
Stem Magnet Academy Elem has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Magnet Academy Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Magnet Academy Elem is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Magnet Academy Elem rank in IL?
Stem Magnet Academy Elem ranks #99 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stem Magnet Academy Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Magnet Academy Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Stem Magnet Academy Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Magnet Academy Elem has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Stem Magnet Academy Elem a charter school?
No, Stem Magnet Academy Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem Magnet Academy Elem a Title I school?
No, Stem Magnet Academy Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Magnet Academy Elem?
48.9% of students at Stem Magnet Academy Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (773) 534-7300
- Area population (ZIP 60607)
- 30,197
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 60607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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