About This School
McDade Elementary Classical School is located in Chicago, IL and is one of 486 elementary schools in City Of Chicago School District 299. It is a magnet school that serves 188 students in grades K-6.
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
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
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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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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| 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
Made AYP
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Contact
McDade Elementary Classical School8801 South Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3669
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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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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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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 188
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Student 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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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, McDade Elementary Classical School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
McDade Elementary Classical School
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Barbara Cottrell: My grand daughter attends McDade. I think the curriculum is rigorous and the extra curricular activities are fantastic. My grand daughter knows how to speak French from the classes she has taken there. I attended their 2009 Spring Concert and the performance was exceptionally great. This is a Chicago Public School that is excelling in all areas. I am grateful for the dedication of the administration and the staff.
Proud Grandmother
Barbara Cottrell
Proud Grandmother
Barbara Cottrell
Submitted on Jun 14, 2009
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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