The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
22%
Black
(09-10)100%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Mccorkle Elementary School?
310 students attend Mccorkle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mccorkle Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Mccorkle Elementary School offer ?
Mccorkle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mccorkle Elementary School part of?
Mccorkle Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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