Serving 239 students in grades 4-8, Pershing West Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)48%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)61%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Pershing West Elementary Magnet School?
239 students attend Pershing West Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pershing West Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing West Elementary Magnet School?
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pershing West Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Pershing West Elementary Magnet School part of?
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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