D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Salazar Elem Bilingual Center

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 160 W Wendell St, Chicago, IL 60610
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.74 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 33rd 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
366
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%33/100Students gain 0.74 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 21st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% 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 −9 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 proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 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
Black10%10%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%3%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts33rd 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 160 W Wendell St
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60610
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993001215
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60610

Understanding the community around Salazar Elem Bilingual Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $106,277
Per Capita Income $101,230
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.8%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $503,100
Median Rent $1,959
Owner-Occupied 37.5%
Renter-Occupied 62.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Salazar Elem Bilingual Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.9%
Black 15.9%
White 0.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Races 0.6%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 366
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Salazar Elem Bilingual Center?
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Salazar Elem Bilingual Center?
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center has 366 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Salazar Elem Bilingual Center serve?
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Salazar Elem Bilingual Center receive per student?
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Salazar Elem Bilingual Center in 60610 ▼
Avg Home Value
$398,379
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,000
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
62.5%

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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