Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las's student population of 244 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las's ranking?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?
244 students attend Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las offer ?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las part of?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las located?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Lower West Side.
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