Below Average
#3193 of 3,813 schools in IL
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4934 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Williams Medical Prep High Sch score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williams Medical Prep High Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$62,105
Median home value
$305,200
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
61.3%
Homeownership
31.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronzeville Scholastic HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Ryan Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–10 | 0.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Ryan Banks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–10 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Walter Henri Dyett HS for ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 535 | 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.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #524 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
Williams Medical Prep High Sch is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Williams Medical Prep High Sch is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,193 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams Medical Prep High Sch
What grades does Williams Medical Prep High Sch serve?
Williams Medical Prep High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Williams Medical Prep High Sch?
Williams Medical Prep High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Medical Prep High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Medical Prep High Sch is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams Medical Prep High Sch rank in IL?
Williams Medical Prep High Sch ranks #3,193 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Williams Medical Prep High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Medical Prep High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Williams Medical Prep High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Medical Prep High Sch has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Williams Medical Prep High Sch a charter school?
No, Williams Medical Prep High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams Medical Prep High Sch a Title I school?
No, Williams Medical Prep High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Medical Prep High Sch?
80.0% of students at Williams Medical Prep High Sch 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (773) 535-1120
- Area population (ZIP 60615)
- 42,752
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 60615; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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