Best Schools in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL has 29 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 19 elementary) serving 13,244 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in Back of the Yards don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in Back of the Yards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1432 Students
2. Back Of The Yards Ib Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
3. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
4. Phillips Academy High School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
5. Bronzeville Scholastic Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
6. Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
7. Richards Career Academy Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
Best Middle Schools in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in Back of the Yards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen Academy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
2. Shields Middle School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in Back of the Yards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Everett Elem School
SchoolGrade
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
2. Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 813 Students
3. Cics - Basil Campus
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
4. Dewey Elem Academy Of Fine Arts
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
5. Shields Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
6. Lara Elem Academy
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students
7. Libby Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 251 Students
8. Hedges Elem School
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 460 Students
9. Daley Elem Academy
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students
10. Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL has a total population of 20,905 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL?
Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 13,244 students in total.
How do schools in Back of the Yards perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Back of the Yards score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, so on average schools in Back of the Yards don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Back of the Yards?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations