About This School
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
McDade Elementary Classical School made 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 McDade Elementary Classical School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, McDade Elementary Classical School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about McDade Elementary Classical School's students and teachers. more
City of Chicago SD 299 District Spending
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Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Neil Elementary School 0.3 miles | ![]() |
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| New Way Learning Center 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Gillespie Elementary School 0.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy 0.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C Elementary School 0.7 miles | ![]() |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades K-6
- City of Chicago School District 299
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Contact
McDade Elementary Classical School8801 South Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
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.
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TestRating
10 out of 10
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 188Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, McDade Elementary Classical School had 30% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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In 2010, McDade Elementary Classical School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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