Is Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz a good school?

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz ranks 208 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz?

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz.

What is the racial makeup of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz?

Students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% African American.

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Summary:

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz is an exceptional elementary school located in Chicago, Illinois that serves grades PK-7 with a total enrollment of 396 students. This school consistently outperforms the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.7% of students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz were proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 30.5% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, 49.1% of students at the school were proficient or better, compared to 18.3% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends to Science as well, with 84.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 36.8% for the district and 53.2% for the state. Additionally, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's success can be attributed to its effective teaching practices, targeted interventions, and a commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz significantly outperforms nearby schools, such as Sandoval Elementary School and Monarcas Academy, in academic achievement. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 26.2% in 2021-2022 to 11.1% in 2023-2024, and an increase in spending per student, from $15,190 in 2020-2021 to $16,361 in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to its strong performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

4120 W 57th St
Chicago, IL 60629-4442

(773) 535-8280

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,836

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.7%

White:

5.6%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 23^rd among 452 ranked elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz ranks better than 90.8% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.75. (See more...)

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 Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz is $17,836. 372 elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz:

SchoolDigger ranks Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz 208^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz 125^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

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

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Rank History for Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	49.84	857^th	1948	56.0%
2022	74.78	482^nd	2082	76.8%
2023	85.44	267^th	2077	87.1%
2024	89.03	208^th	2067	89.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	62.58	163^rd	768	78.8%
2023	76.74	73^rd	788	90.7%
2024	56.21	235^th	826	71.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	95.82	25^th	1113	97.8%
2023	94.41	41^st	1156	96.5%
2024	92.85	55^th	1195	95.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	73.31	206^th	1514	86.4%
2022	93.34	44^th	1763	97.5%
2023	90.07	84^th	1808	95.4%
2024	90.24	66^th	1793	96.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	57.66	623^rd	1680	62.9%
2022	80.07	339^th	1970	82.8%
2023	89.26	169^th	1957	91.4%
2024	86.06	220^th	1942	88.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	39.83	942^nd	1707	44.8%
2022	68.42	539^th	1977	72.7%
2023	77.24	383^rd	1984	80.7%
2024	86.97	219^th	1959	88.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	76.80	79^th	742	89.4%
2022	92.77	33^rd	954	96.5%
2023	96.90	17^th	970	98.2%
2024	97.40	12^th	959	98.7%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.75	125^th	1363	90.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.31	58^th	802	92.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	95.69	18^th	1219	98.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.34	84^th	1251	93.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.73	179^th	1264	85.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.10	13^th	643	98.0%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	6	6	2	75	1	2	92
2020	12	8	2	144	1	1	168
2021	19	10	2	219	1	1	252
2022	21	12	2	281	1	0	317
2023	22	12	2	359	1	0	396

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	92	9.0	10.2	47.8
2020	168	13.5	12.4	50.6
2021	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	317	21.5	14.7	49.8
2023	396	26.0	15.2	47.7

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 Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	92	9.0	10.2	47.8
2020	168	13.5	12.4	50.6
2021	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	317	21.5	14.7	49.8
2023	396	26.0	15.2	47.7

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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