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Black Magnet Elementary School vs. Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center

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School Overview

School
Black Magnet Elementary School
9101 S Euclid Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center
5255 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Black Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 1,017 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
356 students
1,017 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Magnet Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Magnet Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1756 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#2532 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Magnet Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Black Magnet Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
111
Kindergarten Students
29
119
Grade 1 Students
47
111
Grade 2 Students
39
110
Grade 3 Students
38
110
Grade 4 Students
36
108
Grade 5 Students
41
90
Grade 6 Students
46
90
Grade 7 Students
39
80
Grade 8 Students
41
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
97%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.06
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beasley Elementary Magnet Academic Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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