A
Very Good
90/100

Poe Elem Classical School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 10538 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
3.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 97th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
227
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%97/1003.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% 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 +28 points better 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 proficiency62% (+36 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency47% (+25 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
Black62%42%reading +51 pts, math +36 pts99th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +32 pts, math +23 pts95th 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 10538 S Langley Ave
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60628
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993000888
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60628

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,601
Per Capita Income $25,468
Poverty Rate 19.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%
High School or Higher 86.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,900
Median Rent $1,140
Owner-Occupied 56.1%
Renter-Occupied 43.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Poe Elem Classical School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 85.0%
Hispanic/Latino 8.4%
White 3.1%
Two or More Races 3.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 227
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Poe Elem Classical School?
Poe Elem Classical School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Poe Elem Classical School?
Poe Elem Classical School has 227 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Poe Elem Classical School serve?
Poe Elem Classical School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Poe Elem Classical School receive per student?
Poe Elem Classical School receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Poe Elem Classical School in 60628 ▼
Avg Home Value
$148,745
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,723
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
43.9%

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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