Smyth J Elementary School

Public PK, KG-8

 1059 W 13th St
       Chicago, IL  60608-1526


(773) 534-7180

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
2042nd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,618 Help


Students who attend Smyth J Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Wells Community Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.7%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


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Compare Details Smyth J Elementary School ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 432nd among 453 ranked elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Smyth J Elementary School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.7%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smyth J Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 96th best among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smyth J Elementary School is $20,618, which is the 158th highest among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Smyth J Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyth J Elementary School 2042nd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Smyth J Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyth J Elementary School 1311th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Smyth J Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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City of Chicago School District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Chicago School District 299 711th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all elementary school students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.34 2001st 2020 0.9%
2004 2.24 1965th 2030 3.2%
2005 0.74 2006th 2022 0.8%
2006 2.01 2032nd 2086 2.6%
2007 1.34 2072nd 2095 1.1%
2008 2.40 2061st 2092 1.5%
2009 3.10 2073rd 2120 2.2%
2010 1.82 2116th 2139 1.1%
2011 3.56 2107th 2147 1.9%
2012 11.08 2012th 2166 7.1%
2013 7.68 2072nd 2167 4.4%
2014 9.55 1962nd 2093 6.3%
2015 11.09 1973rd 2052 3.8%
2016 9.57 1984th 2046 3.0%
2017 7.42 2023rd 2044 1.0%
2018 9.25 1984th 2037 2.6%
2019 8.86 2040th 2086 2.2%
2021 15.13 1750th 1948 10.2%
2022 10.21 2065th 2082 0.8%
2023 10.09 2042nd 2077 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 637th 763 16.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.29 1711th 1765 3.1%
2019 13.21 1756th 1816 3.3%
2021 24.55 1252nd 1514 17.3%
2022 13.00 1756th 1763 0.4%
2023 14.13 1764th 1808 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.56 1948th 1964 0.8%
2019 8.41 1982nd 2019 1.8%
2022 10.31 1952nd 1970 0.9%
2023 8.56 1952nd 1957 0.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.14 1808th 1972 8.3%
2019 11.46 1918th 2019 5.0%
2021 14.06 1603rd 1707 6.1%
2022 11.31 1939th 1977 1.9%
2023 12.55 1872nd 1984 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 606th 698 13.2%
2019 24.58 619th 711 12.9%
2021 29.65 333rd 428 22.2%
2022 22.47 651st 684 4.8%
2023 22.36 638th 692 7.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.62 1107th 1185 6.6%
2004 2.32 1189th 1204 1.2%
2005 3.76 1152nd 1209 4.7%
2006 3.52 1232nd 1272 3.1%
2007 2.67 1266th 1287 1.6%
2008 1.60 1289th 1293 0.3%
2009 1.70 1302nd 1318 1.2%
2010 1.82 1310th 1327 1.3%
2011 11.73 1237th 1344 8.0%
2012 16.98 1202nd 1365 11.9%
2013 10.21 1271st 1367 7.0%
2014 8.97 1241st 1322 6.1%
2015 10.19 1255th 1302 3.6%
2016 15.71 1168th 1294 9.7%
2017 14.78 1154th 1293 10.8%
2018 8.05 1283rd 1293 0.8%
2019 9.13 1322nd 1356 2.5%
2021 12.12 1190th 1241 4.1%
2022 12.44 1313th 1369 4.1%
2023 11.59 1311th 1367 4.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.93 680th 792 14.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.54 1145th 1161 1.4%
2019 11.32 1186th 1217 2.5%
2021 17.10 963rd 1019 5.5%
2022 15.58 1174th 1221 3.8%
2023 13.25 1198th 1234 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.19 1212th 1226 1.1%
2019 8.26 1248th 1276 2.2%
2022 10.47 1260th 1286 2.0%
2023 12.01 1211th 1275 5.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.66 1214th 1223 0.7%
2019 11.67 1235th 1296 4.7%
2021 10.17 1044th 1048 0.4%
2022 15.95 1156th 1286 10.1%
2023 12.84 1218th 1292 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Smyth J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.19 488th 511 4.5%
2019 22.33 511th 565 9.6%
2021 27.60 321st 385 16.6%
2022 26.76 485th 573 15.4%
2023 24.66 496th 569 12.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Smyth J Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a 798 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 798
1990 n/a 765 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 765
1991 0 718 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1992 0 655 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 0 707 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 0 668 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 3 698 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 3 698 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 0 732 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1998 0 641 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 0 659 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2000 0 601 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 0 563 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 0 561 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 0 561 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 1 505 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 0 618 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2006 1 587 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2007 0 547 1 7 0 n/a n/a 1 556
2008 0 578 1 8 0 n/a n/a 3 590
2009 3 584 3 8 0 n/a n/a 1 599
2010 2 639 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2011 0 549 2 17 1 0 5 0 574
2012 4 445 5 12 0 0 3 0 469
2013 3 432 3 18 0 1 8 0 465
2014 6 469 6 24 0 0 1 0 506
2015 5 419 2 16 0 0 4 0 446
2016 3 430 0 24 0 0 3 0 460
2017 1 404 0 21 0 1 2 0 429
2018 5 423 1 25 1 3 5 0 463
2019 5 442 3 26 0 1 4 0 481
2020 0 408 6 20 0 1 3 0 438
2021 3 387 4 11 1 1 3 0 410
2022 2 363 0 11 0 0 6 0 382
2023 2 376 0 16 0 0 3 0 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smyth J Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 44.0 18.1 n/a
1990 765 45.0 17.0 n/a
1991 718 42.0 17.0 n/a
1992 655 43.0 15.2 n/a
1993 707 42.0 16.8 n/a
1994 668 37.0 18.1 n/a
1995 704 42.0 16.8 n/a
1996 704 42.0 16.8 n/a
1997 734 38.0 19.3 n/a
1998 641 32.0 20.0 n/a
1999 660 36.0 18.3 n/a
2000 601 34.0 17.7 n/a
2001 565 32.0 17.7 n/a
2002 567 28.0 20.3 84.1
2003 567 28.0 20.3 84.1
2004 509 23.4 21.8 93.5
2005 625 33.2 18.8 98.9
2006 595 39.6 15.0 99
2007 556 24.0 23.2 95.9
2008 590 34.0 17.4 90.5
2009 599 38.0 15.8 99.7
2010 652 40.0 16.3 99.5
2011 574 39.0 14.7 97.7
2012 469 34.0 13.7 98.1
2013 465 40.8 11.3 96.3
2014 506 36.0 14.0 98.2
2015 446 30.0 14.8 97.3
2016 460 29.0 15.8 97.4
2017 429 27.0 15.8 97
2018 463 27.2 17.0 96.5
2019 481 31.0 15.5 74.4
2020 438 26.0 16.8 95.9
2021 410 n/a n/a n/a
2022 382 34.0 11.2 89.8
2023 397 35.5 11.1 96.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smyth J Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 44.0 18.1 n/a
1990 765 45.0 17.0 n/a
1991 718 42.0 17.0 n/a
1992 655 43.0 15.2 n/a
1993 707 42.0 16.8 n/a
1994 668 37.0 18.1 n/a
1995 704 42.0 16.8 n/a
1996 704 42.0 16.8 n/a
1997 734 38.0 19.3 n/a
1998 641 32.0 20.0 n/a
1999 660 36.0 18.3 n/a
2000 601 34.0 17.7 n/a
2001 565 32.0 17.7 n/a
2002 567 28.0 20.3 84.1
2003 567 28.0 20.3 84.1
2004 509 23.4 21.8 93.5
2005 625 33.2 18.8 98.9
2006 595 39.6 15.0 99
2007 556 24.0 23.2 95.9
2008 590 34.0 17.4 90.5
2009 599 38.0 15.8 99.7
2010 652 40.0 16.3 99.5
2011 574 39.0 14.7 97.7
2012 469 34.0 13.7 98.1
2013 465 40.8 11.3 96.3
2014 506 36.0 14.0 98.2
2015 446 30.0 14.8 97.3
2016 460 29.0 15.8 97.4
2017 429 27.0 15.8 97
2018 463 27.2 17.0 96.5
2019 481 31.0 15.5 74.4
2020 438 26.0 16.8 95.9
2021 410 n/a n/a n/a
2022 382 34.0 11.2 89.8
2023 397 35.5 11.1 96.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Smyth J Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201589.0%89.2%89.0%89.0%39.0%92.0%89.6%9.7%
201694.0%93.6%93.8%93.8%35.5%97.0%72.7%14.4%4.1%
201789.0%88.3%88.6%88.6%34.8%87.0%89.0%12.3%11.9%
201895.2%95.7%95.7%95.7%38.2%95.4%95.2%17.4%19.5%
201992.0%92.8%92.8%92.8%40.1%91.4%92.2%15.2%19.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smyth J Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $918 (6.7%) $12,853 (93.3%) $13,771
2020 $1,216 (8.3%) $13,456 (91.7%) $14,672
2021 $2,891 (16.8%) $14,267 (83.2%) $17,158
2022 $2,891 (16.8%) $14,267 (83.2%) $17,158
2023 $3,263 (15.8%) $17,354 (84.2%) $20,618

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2040th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 2042nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.5%
Ranks 1322nd of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1311th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smyth J Elementary School)9.60
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smyth J Elementary School)5.70
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smyth J Elementary School)10.32.3
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smyth J Elementary School)50
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smyth J Elementary School)8.83.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smyth J Elementary School)2.99.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Smyth J Elementary School)8.812.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smyth J Elementary School)2.10
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smyth J Elementary School)2.10
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smyth J Elementary School)513.9
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smyth J Elementary School)2.60
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smyth J Elementary School)10.217.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (City of Chicago School District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smyth J Elementary School)3.40
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Smyth J Elementary School)7.19.7
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (City of Chicago School District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481397
 17.5%
African American442376
 14.9%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2616
 38.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White52
 60%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%96.2%
 21.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Smyth J Elementary School.

Smyth J Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Smyth J Elementary School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Smyth J Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Wells Community Academy High School


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