Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mccutcheon 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccutcheon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mccutcheon Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccutcheon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccutcheon Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
47%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccutcheon Elementary School's ranking?
Mccutcheon Elementary School is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mccutcheon Elementary School often compared to?
Mccutcheon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goudy Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mccutcheon Elementary School?
346 students attend Mccutcheon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mccutcheon Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccutcheon Elementary School?
Mccutcheon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccutcheon Elementary School offer ?
Mccutcheon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mccutcheon Elementary School part of?
Mccutcheon Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mccutcheon Elementary School located?
Mccutcheon Elementary School is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Uptown.
School Reviews
5 7/23/2020
I went to McCutcheon in 1970. I loved going to school. The teachers and principal were fair and kind and my class was awesome!
5 9/6/2013
I went to school at john t. in the 60's and I really loved the school my teachers name was miss thinger there were portable buildings on the back side, I think of it often one of my greatest memories.
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