Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr's student population of 463 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 163% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1488 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
44%
28%
Black
13%
17%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
4%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr's ranking?
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr is ranked #1488 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr?
463 students attend Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr?
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr offer ?
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr part of?
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr is part of Elgin Math And Science Academy Charter School District.
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