About This School
Zapata Elementary Academy 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 Zapata Elementary Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Zapata Elementary Academy had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Zapata Elementary Academy's students and teachers. more
City of Chicago SD 299 District Spending
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Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Corkery Elementary School 0.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Grace Lutheran School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Epiphany School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Whitney Elementary School 0.4 miles | ![]() |
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| St Mary of Czestochowa School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- City of Chicago School District 299
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Contact
Zapata Elementary Academy2728 South Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
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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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5 out of 10
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Illinois students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 981Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Zapata Elementary Academy had 100% 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, Zapata Elementary Academy had 20 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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