Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy

Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
7511 S South Shore Dr,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
5.0
3.1
532 Students
C-
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School Details

Head of School
Derek Wilbert Jordan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
7%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
519:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
96.1%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
4/20/2017
I attended Powell throughout my elementary school years and I can say that I learned a lot. The teachers were very helpful, and in the school or actually felt like nobody was left behind.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/28/2019
-1 sad environment principal and assistant more combative and problematic
2.0 parent
5/19/2015
Don't let this 8/10 Score fool you. This school is nothing but smoke and mirrors. Some of the students can barely read but "surprisingly" do well on district and state mandated tests. Some have complained of the administration being overbearing and rude toward parents, teachers, and students. This "...
2.0 parent
7/2/2014
Overall, Powell Academy was a decent place for my child's education. With that said, however, Powell Academy was riddle with problems. I spent a few time frustrated. The main problem lies partly with CPS( Chicago Public School) set up. This is a K-8. This is not efficient for the upper grade levels,...
5.0 parent
5/3/2012
This is my grandaughter s (T.W.) first year in school. I think it s been the best learning experience of her young life. I wish to thank her kindergarden teacher. Mrs Brickford

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