Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps's student population of 219 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps 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 - Esmera Santiago Cmps is 0.15, 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
#2626 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
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 - Esmera Santiago Cmps's ranking?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps is ranked #2626 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps often compared to?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmpsis often viewed alongside schools like Lasalle Ii Lang Academy Elementary School, Goethe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps?
219 students attend Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps offer ?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps part of?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps located?
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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