Best Schools in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL has 26 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 17 elementary) serving 15,772 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in South Lawndale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
The top high schools in South Lawndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Infinity Math Science & Tech Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
2. Curie Metropolitan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3178 Students
3. World Language High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
4. Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1903 Students
5. Farragut Career Academy Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
6. School Of Social Justice Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
7. Multicultural Arts High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
The top middle schools in South Lawndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madero Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students
2. Gary Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 766 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
The top elementary schools in South Lawndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burroughs Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
2. Cardenas Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 817 Students
3. Zapata Elem Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 515 Students
4. Whitney Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 598 Students
5. Telpochcalli Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 219 Students
6. Little Village Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 601 Students
7. Finkl Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 206 Students
8. Edwards Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1258 Students
9. Hammond Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 237 Students
10. Mccormick Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL has a total population of 36,651 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Lawndale, 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 South Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Lawndale, 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 South Lawndale, Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
How many schools are in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 15,772 students in total.
How do schools in South Lawndale perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in South Lawndale score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, so on average schools in South Lawndale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Lawndale?
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: 25%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations