About This School
Neil Elementary School is located in Chicago, IL and is one of 633 schools in City Of Chicago School District 299. It is a public school that serves 352 students in grades K-8.
Neil Elementary School 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 Neil Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Neil Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Neil Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Neil Elementary School 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 Neil Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Neil Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Neil Elementary 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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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| New Way Learning Center 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| McDade Elementary Classical School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Dixon Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Ruggles Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- City of Chicago School District 299
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Neil Elementary School8555 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3000
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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
4 out of 10
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: 352
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Neil Elementary School had 85% 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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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Neil Elementary School had 12 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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