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Bronzeville Classical Elementary School vs. Mcdade Elementary Classical School

Should you attend Bronzeville Classical Elementary School or Mcdade Elementary Classical 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.

School Overview

School
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Mcdade Elementary Classical School
8801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Bronzeville Classical Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcdade Elementary Classical School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-7
K-8
Total Students
423 students
217 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdade Elementary Classical School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdade Elementary Classical School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdade Elementary Classical School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdade Elementary Classical School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#84 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#129 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronzeville Classical 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 Mcdade Elementary Classical School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 5% in IL)
55-59%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Mcdade Elementary Classical School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District 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 Mcdade Elementary Classical School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcdade Elementary Classical School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
29
Grade 1 Students
55
26
Grade 2 Students
56
29
Grade 3 Students
56
26
Grade 4 Students
60
30
Grade 5 Students
58
29
Grade 6 Students
59
28
Grade 7 Students
25
7
Grade 8 Students
-
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
74%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdade Elementary Classical School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
(19-20 School Year Data)
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
11%
(13-14 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdade Elementary Classical School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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