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Kinzie Elementary School vs. Twain Elementary School

Should you attend Kinzie Elementary School or Twain Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kinzie Elementary School
5625 S Mobile Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Twain Elementary School
5134 S Lotus Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Kinzie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kinzie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 876 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
676 students
876 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kinzie 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 Twain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kinzie Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Twain Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kinzie 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 Twain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.

Test Scores

#644 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1428 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kinzie 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 Twain Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 30% in IL)
22%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.
51%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kinzie Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Twain Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
27
Kindergarten Students
62
69
Grade 1 Students
67
79
Grade 2 Students
63
96
Grade 3 Students
59
96
Grade 4 Students
69
108
Grade 5 Students
82
96
Grade 6 Students
81
90
Grade 7 Students
73
109
Grade 8 Students
81
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kinzie 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Twain 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.
% White
16%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kinzie 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Twain 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kinzie 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 Twain 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 2021-22 school year.
0.37
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kinzie 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 Twain 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
(13-14 School Year Data)
15%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kinzie 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 Twain 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.
 
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