McDade Elementary Classical School

Public K-7

 8801 S Indiana Ave
       Chicago, IL  60619-6692


(773) 535-3669

District: City of Chicago School District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,130 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
Two or more races:
3.8%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Compare Details McDade Elementary Classical School ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8th 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 96.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details McDade Elementary Classical School ranks better than 93.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91%), two or more races (3.8%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDade Elementary Classical School is 15.5. 370 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDade Elementary Classical School is $19,130, which is the 225th highest among 453 elementary schools in the City of Chicago School District 299.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McDade Elementary Classical School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDade Elementary Classical School 51st of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See McDade Elementary Classical School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks McDade Elementary Classical School 94th of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See McDade Elementary Classical 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 McDade Elementary Classical School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.25 13th 2020 99.4%
2004 86.19 142nd 2030 93.0%
2005 89.19 35th 2022 98.3%
2006 87.27 44th 2086 97.9%
2007 83.43 159th 2095 92.4%
2008 87.25 64th 2092 96.9%
2009 88.83 31st 2120 98.5%
2010 89.47 17th 2139 99.2%
2011 89.23 22nd 2147 99.0%
2012 90.55 9th 2166 99.6%
2013 95.90 10th 2167 99.5%
2014 96.45 7th 2093 99.7%
2015 99.84 4th 2052 99.8%
2016 99.19 9th 2046 99.6%
2017 99.23 8th 2044 99.6%
2018 98.42 11th 2037 99.5%
2019 94.59 77th 2086 96.3%
2021 89.48 166th 1948 91.5%
2022 94.92 82nd 2082 96.1%
2023 96.71 51st 2077 97.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.64 5th 1763 99.7%
2023 98.50 12th 1808 99.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.24 19th 1964 99.0%
2019 97.96 13th 2019 99.4%
2022 91.94 120th 1970 93.9%
2023 93.78 91st 1957 95.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.07 10th 1972 99.5%
2019 97.93 12th 2019 99.4%
2022 93.65 88th 1977 95.5%
2023 93.33 97th 1984 95.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 100.00 3rd 698 99.6%
2019 99.21 6th 711 99.2%
2021 98.96 7th 428 98.4%
2022 99.99 3rd 684 99.6%
2023 99.99 3rd 692 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for McDade Elementary Classical School

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Rank History for all middle school students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.72 94th 1367 93.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at McDade Elementary Classical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.64 5th 569 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, December 9, 2021

Open Quote Very supportive atmosphere! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 20, 2015

Open Quote Great school with wonderful teachers. If you want a small school filled with caring adults, McDade should be your first choice for a high quality educational experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McDade Elementary Classical School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 40 120 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 162
1989 33 131 2 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 168
1990 30 141 2 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 175
1991 27 145 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1992 22 145 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 170
1993 20 157 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 15 161 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 180
1995 12 172 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 12 172 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 6 175 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 187
1998 2 183 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1999 1 191 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2000 2 182 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2001 3 186 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 1 182 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2003 1 182 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2004 1 180 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2005 1 183 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 0 180 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 0 196 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 199
2008 1 189 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 193
2009 3 189 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2010 2 185 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2011 3 190 2 1 0 0 0 0 196
2012 2 193 1 2 0 1 0 0 199
2013 2 185 4 2 0 1 0 0 194
2014 3 179 2 3 0 1 1 0 189
2015 4 168 1 5 0 1 3 0 182
2016 2 174 2 5 0 2 5 0 190
2017 2 179 5 3 0 1 6 0 196
2018 4 174 6 2 0 0 9 0 195
2019 2 176 4 1 0 0 9 0 192
2020 2 162 4 1 0 0 7 0 176
2021 2 164 4 2 1 0 8 0 181
2022 2 175 4 2 1 0 8 0 192
2023 5 191 4 2 0 0 8 0 210

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 McDade Elementary Classical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1989 168 10.0 16.8 n/a
1990 175 11.0 15.9 n/a
1991 176 12.0 14.6 n/a
1992 170 12.0 14.1 n/a
1993 179 12.0 14.9 n/a
1994 180 11.0 16.4 n/a
1995 188 12.0 15.7 n/a
1996 188 12.0 15.7 n/a
1997 187 9.0 20.8 n/a
1998 188 12.0 15.7 n/a
1999 195 11.0 17.7 n/a
2000 187 10.0 18.7 n/a
2001 191 11.0 17.4 n/a
2002 185 12.0 15.4 16.2
2003 185 12.0 15.4 16.2
2004 183 9.7 18.9 18
2005 186 10.0 18.6 21.5
2006 182 12.0 15.2 26.9
2007 199 14.0 14.2 25.3
2008 193 13.0 14.8 25.3
2009 192 13.0 14.8 25
2010 188 13.0 14.4 30.3
2011 196 12.0 16.3 31.6
2012 199 11.0 18.0 36.2
2013 194 12.8 15.1 42.3
2014 189 13.0 14.5 40.7
2015 182 12.0 15.1 46.7
2016 190 11.0 17.2 33.7
2017 196 8.7 22.5 35.7
2018 195 10.3 18.8 32.3
2019 192 9.0 21.3 27.1
2020 176 10.0 17.6 26.7
2021 181 n/a n/a n/a
2022 192 13.2 14.4 37.5
2023 210 13.5 15.5 38.1

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 McDade Elementary Classical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1989 168 10.0 16.8 n/a
1990 175 11.0 15.9 n/a
1991 176 12.0 14.6 n/a
1992 170 12.0 14.1 n/a
1993 179 12.0 14.9 n/a
1994 180 11.0 16.4 n/a
1995 188 12.0 15.7 n/a
1996 188 12.0 15.7 n/a
1997 187 9.0 20.8 n/a
1998 188 12.0 15.7 n/a
1999 195 11.0 17.7 n/a
2000 187 10.0 18.7 n/a
2001 191 11.0 17.4 n/a
2002 185 12.0 15.4 16.2
2003 185 12.0 15.4 16.2
2004 183 9.7 18.9 18
2005 186 10.0 18.6 21.5
2006 182 12.0 15.2 26.9
2007 199 14.0 14.2 25.3
2008 193 13.0 14.8 25.3
2009 192 13.0 14.8 25
2010 188 13.0 14.4 30.3
2011 196 12.0 16.3 31.6
2012 199 11.0 18.0 36.2
2013 194 12.8 15.1 42.3
2014 189 13.0 14.5 40.7
2015 182 12.0 15.1 46.7
2016 190 11.0 17.2 33.7
2017 196 8.7 22.5 35.7
2018 195 10.3 18.8 32.3
2019 192 9.0 21.3 27.1
2020 176 10.0 17.6 26.7
2021 181 n/a n/a n/a
2022 192 13.2 14.4 37.5
2023 210 13.5 15.5 38.1

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

McDade Elementary Classical School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201597.8%97.8%98.3%98.3%11.1%97.8%98.3%
201698.4%97.9%98.4%98.4%12.0%97.9%86.5%12.0%
201798.5%98.0%98.5%98.5%14.3%98.5%98.0%14.3%
201897.9%97.4%97.9%97.9%12.9%97.9%97.4%12.9%
201997.4%97.9%97.9%97.9%13.9%97.4%96.9%13.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McDade Elementary Classical School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $434 (3.1%) $13,783 (96.9%) $14,218
2020 $410 (2.4%) $16,716 (97.6%) $17,126
2021 $1,738 (9.6%) $16,275 (90.4%) $18,013
2022 $1,738 (9.6%) $16,275 (90.4%) $18,013
2023 $2,251 (11.8%) $16,880 (88.2%) $19,130

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDade Elementary Classical School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDade Elementary Classical School)96.570.4
 26.1%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)10062.9
 37.1%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)89.682.8
 6.8%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)96.558.6
 37.9%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)82.868.9
 13.9%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)72.458.6
 13.8%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)89.793.1
 3.4%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)3980.8
 41.8%
   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 (McDade Elementary Classical School)50.750
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Chicago School District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students192210
 9.4%
African American176191
 8.5%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White25
 150%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.1%38.1%
 11%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended McDade Elementary Classical School.

Students at McDade Elementary Classical School are 91% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.

Yes! McDade Elementary Classical School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 51st of 2077 Illinois elementary schools.


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