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Cardenas Elementary School vs. Zapata Elementary Academy

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Cardenas Elementary School
2345 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Zapata Elementary Academy
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Zapata Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cardenas Elementary 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 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Zapata 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 99% 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
766 students
520 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cardenas 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 Zapata Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cardenas Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Zapata Elementary Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cardenas 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 Zapata Elementary Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cardenas 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Zapata Elementary Academy 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1989 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1880 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cardenas 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 Zapata Elementary Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardenas 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 Zapata Elementary Academy 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.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardenas 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 Zapata Elementary Academy 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.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cardenas Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Zapata Elementary Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
27
Kindergarten Students
63
49
Grade 1 Students
81
43
Grade 2 Students
79
60
Grade 3 Students
83
49
Grade 4 Students
83
46
Grade 5 Students
81
58
Grade 6 Students
91
62
Grade 7 Students
78
58
Grade 8 Students
84
68
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
96%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cardenas 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Zapata Elementary Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cardenas 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Zapata Elementary Academy, 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 2013-14 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cardenas 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Zapata Elementary Academy, 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 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.08
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cardenas 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Zapata Elementary Academy, 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 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cardenas 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Zapata Elementary Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
44%
(11-12 School Year Data)
3%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cardenas 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 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Zapata Elementary Academy, 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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