Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary 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 Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy is 0.08, 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
#3224 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy's ranking?
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy is ranked #3224 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy often compared to?
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Esmond Elementary School, Barnard Elementary Comp Math & Sci Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy?
420 students attend Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy?
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy offer ?
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy part of?
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy located?
Shoop Math-sci Tech Elementary Academy is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in South Side.
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