Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Swift Elementary Specialty School 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 17% (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.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swift Elementary Specialty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Swift Elementary Specialty School's student population of 532 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swift Elementary Specialty School 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 Swift Elementary Specialty School is 0.77, which is more 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
#2353 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
6%
Hispanic
30%
27%
Black
24%
17%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift Elementary Specialty School's ranking?
Swift Elementary Specialty School is ranked #2353 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Swift Elementary Specialty School often compared to?
Swift Elementary Specialty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayt Elementary School, Peirce Elementary Intl Studies 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 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Swift Elementary Specialty School?
532 students attend Swift Elementary Specialty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Swift Elementary Specialty School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift Elementary Specialty School?
Swift Elementary Specialty School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swift Elementary Specialty School offer ?
Swift Elementary Specialty School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Swift Elementary Specialty School part of?
Swift Elementary Specialty School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Swift Elementary Specialty School located?
Swift Elementary Specialty School is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Edgewater.
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