Francis M. McKay Elementary School is a Chicago Public Schools elementary school that serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade with an average enrollment of more than 600 students. McKay Elementary attempts to foster an active and engaging educational environment whose curriculum focuses on reading, math, science and writing. The school practices three schoolwide systems to support students. These systems include Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Advancement Via Individual Determination, which focus on specific issues, and CHAMPS. CHAMPS is a classroom management system intended to ensure students are motivated and engaged, as its name stands for conversation, help, activity, movement, participation and success.
Specialized academic programs available to students include an academic bowl, mathletes, young authors contest and more. Arts programs are also offered and include ballroom dancing, ballet and choir. Students can participate in a variety of sports such as basketball, football, track and field and volleyball. Other extracurricular activities include math club, cooking club and student council.
McKay Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
6938 S Washtenaw Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dawn Prather Hawk
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
8%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
8%
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Math Proficiency
10%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
43
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Full Time Teachers
43
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
12.1%
State Average
43%
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Math
8.3%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
666:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.2%
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Female
47.8%
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Hispanic
51.9%
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Black
45%
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White
2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/8/2016
There's not a school nurse available incase of an emergency.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/13/2023
The school's performance has been extremely concerning. My child was neglected, denied water, and not provided with any meaningful education. I have documented evidence of these incidents on a device I sent to the school. Even during a season when hydration is crucial, my child was not given water....
1/11/2023
I like how they teach. My daughter loves it. She likes to go to school.
1/23/2020
Teachers and non- teaching staff are always ready to help. Great
7/29/2014
Staff should get to know even the baddest students. The staff should behave professionally as role models. The principal has been an important part in the school's possible success. They should promote fun group activities in the classroom. Stop the every hour violence. Teachers should show care tow...
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McKay Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 638 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. McKay Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $252,645. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excel Academy - Southwest High School, Gage Park High School, Harper High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McKay Elementary School.