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Till Elementary Math & Science Academy vs. Burke Elementary School

Should you attend Till Elementary Math & Science Academy or Burke Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
6543 S Champlain Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Burke Elementary School
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Till Elementary Math & Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Burke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Till Elementary Math & Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Burke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
323 students
265 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burke Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burke Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burke Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3352 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burke Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burke Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Till Elementary Math & Science Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Burke Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
53
34
Kindergarten Students
23
31
Grade 1 Students
34
30
Grade 2 Students
32
30
Grade 3 Students
38
27
Grade 4 Students
36
22
Grade 5 Students
22
19
Grade 6 Students
19
30
Grade 7 Students
32
20
Grade 8 Students
34
21
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
97%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burke Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
(11-12 School Year Data)
26%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burke Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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