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Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy vs. Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago

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School Overview

School
Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy
2723 N Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
2230 W Mclean Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
727 students
844 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1884 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1017 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
35%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago 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.
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago 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.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago by grade.
Pre-K Students
66
40
Kindergarten Students
80
89
Grade 1 Students
82
75
Grade 2 Students
81
92
Grade 3 Students
84
99
Grade 4 Students
78
84
Grade 5 Students
74
91
Grade 6 Students
68
99
Grade 7 Students
66
88
Grade 8 Students
48
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
38%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brentano Elementary Math & Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brentano Elementary Math & Science 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago, 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 2013-14 school year.
 
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