C
Below Average
54/100

Depriest Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 139 S Parkside Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 1.26 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
474
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.26 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 82nd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%3%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -28 pts, math -21 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 139 S Parkside Ave
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60644
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993001177
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60644

Understanding the community around Depriest Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,177
Per Capita Income $19,533
Poverty Rate 28.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%
High School or Higher 83.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $225,100
Median Rent $1,083
Owner-Occupied 28.3%
Renter-Occupied 71.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Depriest Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.5%
Hispanic/Latino 9.9%
Two or More Races 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 474
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Depriest Elem School?
Depriest Elem School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Depriest Elem School?
Depriest Elem School has 474 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Depriest Elem School serve?
Depriest Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Depriest Elem School receive per student?
Depriest Elem School receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Depriest Elem School in 60644 ▼
Avg Home Value
$220,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,523
1-Year Change
+8.9%
% Renters
71.7%

Other Schools in 60644

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026