Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy

12339 S Normal Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Metcalfe 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy's student population of 330 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3088 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
3%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 1992-93 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy's ranking?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is ranked #3088 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy?
330 students attend Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy offer ?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy part of?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy located?
Metcalfe Elementary Community Academy is located in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in West Pullman.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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