Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving 551 students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past 5 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly underperforms the district and state in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 23.9% of students were proficient or better in ELA compared to 30.5% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Math, only 10.4% were proficient compared to 18.3% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance has been declining over the past 5 years, with its statewide rank dropping from 1016 out of 2086 schools in 2018-2019 to 1500 out of 2067 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary generally performs worse academically. For example, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, located just 1.28 miles away, significantly outperforms Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary, with 63.7% of students proficient in ELA and 49.1% proficient in Math in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's low per-student spending of $1,354 in 2022-2023, compared to the higher spending of nearby traditional public schools, suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4248 W 47th St
       Chicago, IL  60632-4402


(773) 579-3470

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
1500th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,317 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
White:
1.8%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Compare Details Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary ranks worse than 72.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 194th 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 26.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary is $19,317. 301 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary 1500th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary 1010th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary 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 Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.38 1016th 2086 51.3%
2021 27.89 1333rd 1948 31.6%
2022 20.84 1638th 2082 21.3%
2023 20.88 1648th 2077 20.7%
2024 26.56 1500th 2067 27.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.89 362nd 743 51.3%
2021 35.16 367th 537 31.7%
2022 31.85 591st 768 23.0%
2023 38.95 462nd 788 41.4%
2024 38.82 492nd 826 40.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.94 655th 1113 41.2%
2023 22.84 985th 1156 14.8%
2024 40.34 642nd 1195 46.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.34 348th 1816 80.8%
2021 45.47 725th 1514 52.1%
2022 30.76 1262nd 1763 28.4%
2023 31.26 1288th 1808 28.8%
2024 36.81 1153rd 1793 35.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.82 983rd 2019 51.3%
2021 20.38 1377th 1680 18.0%
2022 20.52 1583rd 1970 19.6%
2023 21.27 1562nd 1957 20.2%
2024 24.74 1461st 1942 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.64 1042nd 2019 48.4%
2021 32.56 1077th 1707 36.9%
2022 22.49 1513th 1977 23.5%
2023 20.60 1575th 1984 20.6%
2024 29.07 1341st 1959 31.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.90 250th 955 73.8%
2021 41.80 386th 742 48.0%
2022 27.06 753rd 954 21.1%
2023 28.63 735th 970 24.2%
2024 36.24 607th 959 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.19 776th 1356 42.8%
2021 56.26 440th 1241 64.5%
2022 45.73 657th 1369 52.0%
2023 23.33 1041st 1367 23.8%
2024 24.59 1010th 1363 25.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.99 122nd 339 64.0%
2022 46.21 182nd 454 59.9%
2023 30.11 395th 480 17.7%
2024 42.70 231st 486 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.35 77th 792 90.3%
2023 42.30 369th 805 54.2%
2024 28.02 587th 802 26.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.90 452nd 1217 62.9%
2021 79.43 97th 1019 90.5%
2022 60.48 353rd 1221 71.1%
2023 31.45 870th 1234 29.5%
2024 30.32 858th 1219 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.97 626th 1276 50.9%
2021 55.55 381st 1017 62.5%
2022 42.65 669th 1286 48.0%
2023 19.06 1052nd 1275 17.5%
2024 24.92 933rd 1251 25.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.89 559th 674 17.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.49 877th 1296 32.3%
2021 40.86 546th 1048 47.9%
2022 48.79 560th 1286 56.5%
2023 28.91 885th 1292 31.5%
2024 24.69 933rd 1264 26.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.78 305th 639 52.3%
2021 71.48 83rd 517 83.9%
2022 53.85 237th 662 64.2%
2023 27.21 511th 661 22.7%
2024 29.95 457th 643 28.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 10 1 1 609 2 0 2 0 625
2019 10 2 2 608 2 0 2 0 626
2020 11 1 1 603 2 0 2 0 620
2021 10 2 1 567 2 0 2 0 584
2022 7 2 3 555 0 0 3 0 570
2023 10 2 3 536 0 0 0 0 551

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 625 32.0 19.5 89
2019 626 29.5 21.2 87.5
2020 620 31.0 20.0 86.5
2021 584 n/a n/a n/a
2022 570 32.0 17.8 85.6
2023 551 32.5 16.9 n/a

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 Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 625 32.0 19.5 89
2019 626 29.5 21.2 87.5
2020 620 31.0 20.0 86.5
2021 584 n/a n/a n/a
2022 570 32.0 17.8 85.6
2023 551 32.5 16.9 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $749 (6.6%) $10,568 (93.4%) $11,317
2020 $840 (6.2%) $12,612 (93.8%) $13,451
2021 $1,024 (7.3%) $13,065 (92.7%) $14,090
2022 $1,024 (7.3%) $13,065 (92.7%) $14,090
2023 $433 (32.0%) $921 (68.0%) $1,354
2024 $2,036 (10.5%) $17,282 (89.5%) $19,317

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1016th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1648th of 2077 Elementary schools
 30.6%
Ranks 776th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 1041st of 1367 Middle schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)5021.8
 28.2%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)35.912.7
 23.2%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)29.724.1
 5.6%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)34.411.1
 23.3%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)39.71.7
 38%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)28.11.7
 26.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)20.715
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)42.224.1
 18.1%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)239.9
 13.1%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)16.16.2
 9.9%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)43.811.6
 32.2%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)32.38.3
 24%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)1922.9
 3.9%
   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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)17.520.5
 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 (Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary)36.528.9
 7.6%
   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 Students626551
 12%
African American22
American Indian20
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic608536
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1010
Two or More Races20
 100%


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Students at Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary ranks 1500th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Acero Charter - SPC Zizumbo Elementary.


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