Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, De Diego Elementary Community Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
De Diego Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
De Diego Elementary Community Academy's student population of 417 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
De Diego Elementary Community Academy 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 De Diego Elementary Community Academy is 0.49, 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
#2723 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
67%
27%
Black
26%
17%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Diego Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
De Diego Elementary Community Academy is ranked #2723 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are De Diego Elementary Community Academy often compared to?
De Diego Elementary Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Chopin Elementary School, Moos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend De Diego Elementary Community Academy?
417 students attend De Diego Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of De Diego Elementary Community Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Diego Elementary Community Academy?
De Diego Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does De Diego Elementary Community Academy offer ?
De Diego Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is De Diego Elementary Community Academy part of?
De Diego Elementary Community Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is De Diego Elementary Community Academy located?
De Diego Elementary Community Academy is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 22 other public schools located in West Town.
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