Mays Elementary Academy

Public PK, KG-8

 6656 S Normal Blvd
       Chicago, IL  60621-2558


(773) 535-3892

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
2046th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,224 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.4%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details Mays Elementary Academy ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 436th 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 9.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mays Elementary Academy ranks worse than 97.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.43. (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 (95.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mays Elementary Academy is 12.5, which is the 168th 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 Mays Elementary Academy is $22,224, which is the 103rd highest among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mays Elementary Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mays Elementary Academy 2046th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Mays Elementary Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Mays Elementary Academy 1331st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Mays Elementary Academy 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 Mays Elementary Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.96 1976th 2020 2.2%
2004 11.49 1807th 2030 11.0%
2005 6.92 1861st 2022 8.0%
2006 35.63 1583rd 2086 24.1%
2007 38.05 1540th 2095 26.5%
2008 42.04 1421st 2092 32.1%
2009 25.98 1701st 2120 19.8%
2010 37.19 1536th 2139 28.2%
2011 45.43 1383rd 2147 35.6%
2012 45.01 1406th 2166 35.1%
2013 34.73 1498th 2167 30.9%
2014 12.39 1904th 2093 9.0%
2015 15.23 1841st 2052 10.3%
2016 12.68 1900th 2046 7.1%
2017 16.41 1783rd 2044 12.8%
2018 13.55 1865th 2037 8.4%
2019 10.04 2012th 2086 3.5%
2021 12.54 1879th 1948 3.5%
2022 11.77 2010th 2082 3.5%
2023 9.88 2046th 2077 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.29 1548th 1765 12.3%
2019 15.26 1728th 1816 4.8%
2021 18.08 1444th 1514 4.6%
2022 17.08 1672nd 1763 5.2%
2023 12.98 1782nd 1808 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.51 1605th 1964 18.3%
2019 12.21 1888th 2019 6.5%
2023 10.10 1924th 1957 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.85 1904th 1972 3.4%
2019 9.94 1965th 2019 2.7%
2022 11.35 1937th 1977 2.0%
2023 10.39 1947th 1984 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.94 427th 698 38.8%
2019 27.53 572nd 711 19.5%
2021 29.03 347th 428 18.9%
2022 27.53 563rd 684 17.7%
2023 24.06 611th 692 11.7%
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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 Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.14 895th 1272 29.6%
2007 35.99 930th 1287 27.7%
2008 59.70 627th 1293 51.5%
2009 50.36 774th 1318 41.3%
2010 30.95 1014th 1327 23.6%
2011 41.00 913th 1344 32.1%
2012 47.32 836th 1365 38.8%
2013 34.93 946th 1367 30.8%
2014 11.85 1214th 1322 8.2%
2015 19.60 1086th 1302 16.6%
2016 16.75 1152nd 1294 11.0%
2017 17.50 1097th 1293 15.2%
2018 17.52 1098th 1293 15.1%
2019 15.42 1186th 1356 12.5%
2021 12.83 1173rd 1241 5.5%
2022 16.49 1194th 1369 12.8%
2023 10.43 1331st 1367 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.61 911th 1161 21.5%
2019 24.29 995th 1217 18.2%
2021 18.34 942nd 1019 7.6%
2022 24.35 1005th 1221 17.7%
2023 13.83 1188th 1234 3.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 1025th 1226 16.4%
2019 23.61 990th 1276 22.4%
2022 21.23 1029th 1286 20.0%
2023 10.57 1235th 1275 3.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.91 1079th 1223 11.8%
2019 10.31 1267th 1296 2.2%
2022 15.57 1173rd 1286 8.8%
2023 12.09 1242nd 1292 3.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mays Elementary Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 264th 511 48.3%
2019 38.45 328th 565 41.9%
2021 29.33 301st 385 21.8%
2022 36.09 354th 573 38.2%
2023 23.67 503rd 569 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mays Elementary Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 247 n/a 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 259
1990 1 233 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 235
1991 2 212 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 5 225 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1993 2 241 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 7 295 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 0 237 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 0 237 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 0 250 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 0 259 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 0 238 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 0 261 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 0 281 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 0 368 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 0 368 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 0 367 0 10 25 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 0 412 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 1 417 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2007 1 383 0 10 0 n/a n/a 1 395
2008 1 319 1 9 0 n/a n/a 3 333
2009 0 340 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2010 1 335 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2011 0 300 0 5 0 0 2 0 307
2012 0 287 0 3 0 0 1 0 291
2013 0 294 0 4 0 0 2 0 300
2014 0 578 2 10 1 0 2 0 593
2015 0 467 0 8 0 1 1 0 477
2016 0 461 0 9 0 0 1 0 471
2017 1 405 1 3 0 0 0 0 410
2018 0 366 0 3 0 0 1 0 370
2019 0 391 0 3 1 0 2 0 397
2020 1 321 0 5 0 0 1 0 328
2021 0 308 0 7 0 0 1 0 316
2022 0 266 0 7 0 0 1 0 274
2023 0 227 0 10 0 0 1 0 238

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mays Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 259 15.0 17.2 n/a
1990 235 16.0 14.6 n/a
1991 217 10.0 21.7 n/a
1992 231 10.0 23.1 n/a
1993 244 13.0 18.8 n/a
1994 305 13.0 23.5 n/a
1995 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1996 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1997 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1998 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1999 240 12.0 20.0 n/a
2000 266 12.0 22.2 n/a
2001 285 13.2 21.6 n/a
2002 376 13.0 28.9 68.1
2003 376 13.0 28.9 68.1
2004 402 20.4 19.7 78.6
2005 424 20.7 20.5 82.8
2006 429 30.7 14.0 95.1
2007 395 21.0 18.8 97.5
2008 333 20.0 16.7 100
2009 351 18.0 19.5 98.3
2010 343 18.0 19.0 99.1
2011 307 18.0 17.0 99
2012 291 16.0 18.1 96.9
2013 300 18.2 16.4 96.7
2014 593 34.0 17.4 97.6
2015 477 31.0 15.3 99
2016 471 27.0 17.4 98.1
2017 410 25.5 16.0 96.8
2018 370 21.6 17.1 98.1
2019 397 22.0 18.0 73.6
2020 328 22.0 14.9 99.1
2021 316 n/a n/a n/a
2022 274 21.5 12.7 97.8
2023 238 19.0 12.5 77.7

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 Mays Elementary Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 259 15.0 17.2 n/a
1990 235 16.0 14.6 n/a
1991 217 10.0 21.7 n/a
1992 231 10.0 23.1 n/a
1993 244 13.0 18.8 n/a
1994 305 13.0 23.5 n/a
1995 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1996 241 13.0 18.5 n/a
1997 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1998 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1999 240 12.0 20.0 n/a
2000 266 12.0 22.2 n/a
2001 285 13.2 21.6 n/a
2002 376 13.0 28.9 68.1
2003 376 13.0 28.9 68.1
2004 402 20.4 19.7 78.6
2005 424 20.7 20.5 82.8
2006 429 30.7 14.0 95.1
2007 395 21.0 18.8 97.5
2008 333 20.0 16.7 100
2009 351 18.0 19.5 98.3
2010 343 18.0 19.0 99.1
2011 307 18.0 17.0 99
2012 291 16.0 18.1 96.9
2013 300 18.2 16.4 96.7
2014 593 34.0 17.4 97.6
2015 477 31.0 15.3 99
2016 471 27.0 17.4 98.1
2017 410 25.5 16.0 96.8
2018 370 21.6 17.1 98.1
2019 397 22.0 18.0 73.6
2020 328 22.0 14.9 99.1
2021 316 n/a n/a n/a
2022 274 21.5 12.7 97.8
2023 238 19.0 12.5 77.7

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201594.7%96.0%96.0%96.0%35.0%94.5%94.5%5.1%
201698.4%98.8%99.0%99.0%34.0%99.0%71.8%7.6%8.5%
201798.8%99.3%99.3%99.3%34.7%99.0%99.0%8.6%17.6%
201897.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%33.8%96.8%97.6%8.7%21.9%
201996.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%35.1%97.5%98.0%8.8%25.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mays Elementary Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $758 (6.3%) $11,244 (93.7%) $12,002
2020 $860 (6.1%) $13,266 (93.9%) $14,126
2021 $3,046 (18.6%) $13,350 (81.4%) $16,396
2022 $3,046 (18.6%) $13,350 (81.4%) $16,396
2023 $4,169 (18.8%) $18,055 (81.2%) $22,224

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mays Elementary Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2012th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 2046th of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.1%
Ranks 1186th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1331st of 1367 Middle schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mays Elementary Academy)7.90
 7.9%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)5.90
 5.9%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)04.2
 4.2%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)2.80
 2.8%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)7.94.5
 3.4%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)2.60
 2.6%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)22.921.7
 1.2%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)10.53.8
 6.7%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)7.90
 7.9%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)134.5
 8.5%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)13.64.5
 9.1%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)11.48
 3.4%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)2.90
 2.9%
   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 (Mays Elementary Academy)20.612.5
 8.1%
   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 Students397238
 40.1%
African American391227
 41.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic310
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%77.7%
 4.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Mays Elementary Academy.

Mays Elementary Academy ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Mays Elementary Academy are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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