About This School
Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl is located in Chicago, IL and is one of 633 schools in City Of Chicago School District 299. It is a charter school that serves 550 students in grades K-10.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl had 79 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl had 79 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl's students and teachers. more
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City of Chicago SD 299 District Spending
$10,392Per Pupil
The City of Chicago SD 299 spends $10,392 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about City of Chicago SD 299 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Xavier Warde School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Jackson A Elementary Language Acad School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Galileo Elementary Math & Science Schol Acd School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Young Magnet High School 0.8 miles | |
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| St Ignatius College Prep 1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-10
- City of Chicago School District 299
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl28 South Peoria Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 676-3889
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
About the PSAE
What is it?
The PSAE is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 11 in reading, math, and science. The PSAE also consists of the ACT college entrance examination and the WorkKeys job skills assessment.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 550
45%
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Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
65%
White
18%
Hispanic
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
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79:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl had 79 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Chicago Virtual Elementary Charter Schl
5
Mrs. Cotton: Chicago Virtual Charter School has been a blessing to me and my family for the past 4 years. I haven't had to worry about my children being bullied like I did at past schools. I love the curriculum and the teachers are very supportive. I've recommended this school to others and will continue to!
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 6, 2012
About Chicago, IL
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Chicago | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,625 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 66%/33% |
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