Newberry Elementary Math and Science Academy is a Chicago Public Schools magnet school that specializes in math and science. It serves about 500 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Like the other magnet programs in Chicago Public Schools, acceptance is based on automated lotteries to ensure all children in the city have equal access.
Classroom instruction includes specific time each day to focus on math and science, as well as one hour weekly for classes in music, technology, art and more.
The school uses the Leader in Me model in which students grow through leadership roles in the classroom that are intended to support students’ unique talents.
A recent survey of students and teachers recognized the school as having very involved parents and very collaborative teachers. Teachers who participated in the survey overwhelmingly said they would recommend the school to parents searching for a place to send their child.
Newberry has a storied and long-reaching history. The school bordered the area engulfed by the Great Chicago Fire, and even served as a temporary hospital for the month after the fire. Lincoln Elementary transitioned to a magnet school in 1981 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008.
Walter L. Newberry Math & Science Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
700 W Willow St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Linda S Foley-acevedo
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
208:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
67.2%
Hispanic
20.7%
White
5.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/14/2024
My daughter had a great education and was able to integrate one of the top selective enrollment high school in Chicago. Great teachers and excellent leadersip
5/8/2019
Excellent and needs of the students are addressed. Teachers are receptive to talking with parents.
10/19/2018
We've had a really positive experience at Newberry. I love the diversity and the parent community is incredibly engaged.
7/26/2018
I found Newberry to be very welcoming. The reception we received from the first day was a warm one. It feels like one big family that watches out for one another. The teachers are very interested in the students.
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Average Home Value
$845,601
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Household Income
$166,187
% of College Grads
83.5%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
4,373 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
64.2%
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Adams Playground Park
- Picnic Area
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Bauler Park
- Tennis
- Pickleball
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Diversey Driving Range
Privet Park
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North Avenue Beach
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Fire Station Park
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