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Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Chicago Public Schools District 299, with 444 students located at 2022 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612.

Despite being a Montessori magnet school, Suder Montessori has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state. The school serves a predominantly low-income, African American student population and has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, which likely contribute to its academic challenges. Nearby schools like Talcott Elementary, Mitchell Elementary, and Skinner Elementary generally outperform Suder Montessori, though they serve higher-income student populations.

While the Montessori approach at Suder Montessori has not translated into significantly better academic results, the school may be providing more equitable educational opportunities for its African American students and students with disabilities compared to district and state averages. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving instructional practices could be key focus areas for the school to improve student learning and achievement.


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Public PK, KG-8

 2022 W Washington Blvd
       Chicago, IL  60612-2429

(773) 534-7685

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1322nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,543 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.9%
Hispanic:
20.0%
White:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Compare Details Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 147th among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School ranks worse than 81.7% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School is $21,543, which is the 205th highest among 452 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School 1322nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School 1113th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.63 977th 2139 54.3%
2011 70.87 706th 2147 67.1%
2012 74.48 570th 2166 73.7%
2013 62.97 858th 2167 60.4%
2014 52.00 1050th 2093 49.8%
2015 24.48 1578th 2052 23.1%
2016 27.67 1496th 2046 26.9%
2017 28.44 1459th 2044 28.6%
2018 23.32 1573rd 2037 22.8%
2019 25.13 1580th 2086 24.3%
2021 27.29 1347th 1948 30.9%
2022 27.57 1449th 2082 30.4%
2023 27.98 1447th 2077 30.3%
2024 32.73 1322nd 2067 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.65 607th 1194 49.2%
2023 60.08 343rd 1156 70.3%
2024 28.60 868th 1195 27.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.05 1417th 1765 19.7%
2019 28.88 1407th 1816 22.5%
2022 25.84 1396th 1763 20.8%
2023 31.78 1263rd 1808 30.1%
2024 26.35 1420th 1793 20.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.38 1390th 1964 29.2%
2019 30.71 1392nd 2019 31.1%
2022 29.57 1337th 1970 32.1%
2023 36.86 1160th 1957 40.7%
2024 35.19 1192nd 1942 38.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.02 1705th 1972 13.5%
2019 24.33 1552nd 2019 23.1%
2021 29.58 1151st 1707 32.6%
2022 28.50 1340th 1977 32.2%
2023 28.05 1373rd 1984 30.8%
2024 35.64 1172nd 1959 40.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.37 461st 698 34.0%
2019 33.18 487th 711 31.5%
2021 36.40 254th 428 40.7%
2022 39.96 362nd 684 47.1%
2023 43.17 334th 692 51.7%
2024 43.20 334th 655 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 68.70 393rd 1367 71.3%
2014 56.28 582nd 1322 56.0%
2015 24.42 998th 1302 23.3%
2016 20.06 1091st 1294 15.7%
2017 14.28 1167th 1293 9.7%
2018 19.11 1072nd 1293 17.1%
2019 24.15 1040th 1356 23.3%
2021 28.07 867th 1241 30.1%
2022 14.97 1249th 1369 8.8%
2023 20.56 1103rd 1367 19.3%
2024 19.08 1113th 1363 18.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.40 790th 792 0.3%
2022 34.17 497th 781 36.4%
2024 27.82 589th 802 26.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 1054th 1161 9.2%
2019 18.25 1086th 1217 10.8%
2022 14.91 1183rd 1221 3.1%
2023 22.04 1045th 1234 15.3%
2024 16.86 1112th 1219 8.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 1046th 1226 14.7%
2019 26.64 961st 1276 24.7%
2023 33.93 800th 1275 37.3%
2024 23.25 966th 1251 22.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.11 985th 1296 24.0%
2022 15.66 1166th 1286 9.3%
2023 19.07 1086th 1292 15.9%
2024 19.69 1039th 1264 17.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.34 340th 511 33.5%
2019 39.57 318th 565 43.7%
2022 25.33 506th 573 11.7%
2023 25.32 484th 569 14.9%
2024 20.30 506th 548 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 6 54 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 12 91 3 28 0 n/a n/a 2 136
2008 26 107 8 29 2 n/a n/a 15 187
2009 28 127 11 40 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 39 153 11 50 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 43 174 14 62 0 0 10 0 303
2012 53 185 15 70 0 0 13 0 336
2013 66 219 19 61 1 0 16 0 382
2014 67 252 19 60 1 0 15 0 414
2015 60 263 24 51 1 0 12 0 411
2016 63 252 26 55 1 2 11 0 410
2017 67 248 21 52 2 2 13 0 405
2018 75 232 18 69 3 2 15 0 414
2019 60 214 16 73 1 2 14 0 380
2020 50 191 15 59 1 3 16 0 335
2021 78 228 16 82 1 3 27 0 435
2022 93 218 13 73 1 5 27 0 430
2023 84 226 16 89 1 4 24 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 72 n/a n/a n/a
2007 136 n/a n/a n/a
2008 187 n/a n/a n/a
2009 206 11.0 18.7 49.5
2010 253 13.0 19.4 63.2
2011 303 16.0 18.9 54.1
2012 336 17.0 19.7 53.3
2013 382 20.7 18.4 48.7
2014 414 23.0 18.0 49.8
2015 411 24.0 17.1 64.2
2016 410 21.0 19.5 57.8
2017 405 20.5 19.7 53.1
2018 414 23.4 17.6 55.1
2019 380 27.5 13.8 50.5
2020 335 24.0 13.9 54
2021 435 n/a n/a n/a
2022 430 27.0 15.9 47.2
2023 444 27.5 16.1 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 72 n/a n/a n/a
2007 136 n/a n/a n/a
2008 187 n/a n/a n/a
2009 206 11.0 18.7 49.5
2010 253 13.0 19.4 63.2
2011 303 16.0 18.9 54.1
2012 336 17.0 19.7 53.3
2013 382 20.7 18.4 48.7
2014 414 23.0 18.0 49.8
2015 411 24.0 17.1 64.2
2016 410 21.0 19.5 57.8
2017 405 20.5 19.7 53.1
2018 414 23.4 17.6 55.1
2019 380 27.5 13.8 50.5
2020 335 24.0 13.9 54
2021 435 n/a n/a n/a
2022 430 27.0 15.9 47.2
2023 444 27.5 16.1 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%44.9%98.6%98.8%17.0%
201699.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%43.3%98.6%73.8%18.5%7.7%
201796.8%97.3%97.3%97.3%42.4%97.1%97.1%17.8%15.1%
201897.3%96.9%96.9%96.9%36.8%96.6%97.6%18.6%18.2%
201997.9%97.6%97.6%97.6%39.4%97.4%98.2%17.1%20.7%
202488.5%93.3%93.3%93.3%95.0%92.9%90.9%20.1%18.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $668 (4.5%) $14,263 (95.5%) $14,930
2020 $700 (4.4%) $15,228 (95.6%) $15,928
2021 $2,260 (14.5%) $13,276 (85.5%) $15,536
2022 $2,260 (14.5%) $13,276 (85.5%) $15,536
2023 $2,434 (12.6%) $16,905 (87.4%) $19,339
2024 $2,550 (11.8%) $18,993 (88.2%) $21,543

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1580th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1447th of 2077 Elementary schools
 6.1%
Ranks 1040th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1103rd of 1367 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)48.918.6
 30.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)39.419.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)26.525.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)32.920.9
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)8.616.2
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)23.225
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)8.618.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.116.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)10.215.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.124.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)203.1
 16.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)2533.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.739.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)16.216.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)22.824.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)8.113.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)17.714.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)1515.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)28.229.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)5.313.6
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)21.818.7
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)18.54.3
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)26.231.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)26.30
 26.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)24.319.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School)3726.1
 10.9%
   8th Grade Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)40.340.3
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students380444
 16.8%
African American214226
 5.6%
American Indian11
Asian1616
Hispanic7389
 21.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White6084
 40%
Two or More Races1424
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%43%
 7.5%

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Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School ranks 1322nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School.

Students at Suder Montessori Elementary Magnet School are 51% African American, 20% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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