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BELL ELEM SCHOOL

3730 N OAKLEY AVE CHICAGO, IL 60618 4813 (773) 534-5150
Grades: K-8
District: CITY OF CHICAGO SD 299
Principal: Kathleen Miller
Superintendent: Dr.Janice Jackson
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FAST FACTS Academic Success School Environment

Middle All Illinois students in grades 3-8 take the PARCC assessment each year. High Effective Collaborative The 5Essentials Survey allows students in grades
school students take the SAT in Math and English Language Arts. Leaders Teachers 6-12 and all teachers to share their perspectives
on essential conditions for learning. The
School 6% 8% 20% 52% 13% anonymous survey consists of 5 components.
65.6%
ready for next 21% 26% 27% 23% 3% Ambitious
Most implementation
More implementation
District Instruction
level Average implementation
Response Rates
State 16% 22% 28% 29% 5% Less implementation
Least implementation Students 93%
State Avg. Not Applicable/Low Teachers 75%
Did Not Meet Partially Met Approached Met Exceeded Supportive Involved Response
READY FOR NEXT LEVEL Environment Families

Success by Student Group Average Effective Leaders

Do principals and teachers implement a shared vision for success?
27
average class
This display shows PARCC performance levels for each student group. No data is
shown for groups with fewer than 10 students. Collaborative Teachers
Average
size Do teachers collaborate to promote professional growth?
White 3% 7% 22% 53% 15%
Average Ambitious Instruction
Black 33% 22% 22% 17% 6% Are the classes challenging and engaging?

Hispanic 14% 17% 25% 36% 8% Average Supportive Environment

Is the school safe, demanding, and supportive?
93%
teacher
Low Income 23% 23% 20% 28% 6%
More Involved Families
Does the entire staff build strong external relationships?
retention English Learners 33% 33% 21% 13%
Student Attendance and Mobility
With Disabilities 36% 30% 18% 15% 1% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
State Avg.
Attendance Rate
Rate at which students are present at school, not 96%
Did Not Meet Partially Met Approached Met Exceeded
including excused or unexcused absences 93%
READY FOR NEXT LEVEL
94%
Student Characteristics Chronic Truancy Rate
Percentage of students who have been absent 10%
White 60% Low Income 15% without valid reasons for 5% or more of regular 34%
Black 3% English Learners 5% school days
959
students
Hispanic
Asian
18%
10%
With Disabilities
Homeless
10%
0% Student Mobility
11%
2%
American Indian 0% Percentage of students who transfer in or out of 11%
Two or More Races 9% the school during the school year, not including 7%
Pacific Islander 1% graduates
School District State
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BELL ELEM SCHOOL

School Highlights District Finance
Academic Courses Career Development Courses and Programs Instructional Spending per Pupil includes only the activities directly
8th Grade Algebra, American Sign Language I, Art History, Band, dealing with the teaching of students or the interaction between
Bilingual Support, Choir, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, Gifted teachers and students.
and Talented Programs, Mandarin I, Theater
$11.0k
2014 2015 2016 $10.0k
District $9,778 $10,396 $10,427 $9.00k
State $7,419 $7,712 $7,853 $8.00k
$7.00k

Operational Spending per Pupil includes all costs for overall

Physical Education, Heath and Wellness Athletics operations in this school's district, including Instructional Spending,
Health Education Courses Boy's Baseball, Boy's Basketball, Boy's Cross Country, Boy's Football, but excluding summer school, adult education, capital expenditures,
Boy's Soccer, Boy's Track & Field, Boy's Volleyball, Girl's Basketball, and long-term debt payments.
Girl's Cross Country, Girl's Soccer, Girl's Softball, Girl's Track & Field,
Girl's Volleyball, Rainbows 2014 2015 2016 $15.5k
District $15,120 $15,378 $14,973 $14.5k
State $12,521 $12,821 $12,973 $13.5k
$12.5k

Other Programs and Activities
After School All Stars, After School Care, Auditorium Tech Crew, Battle
of the Books, Chess Club, Drama/Theatre, Environmental Club, Family
Nights, Future Problem Solvers, Guitar Club, Math Club, Mock Trial,
Music Club, Rainbows, Sign/Voice Theatre, Student Ambassadors,
Student Council/Government, Student Service Council, Tutoring
Program
School Personnel Resources
English as a Second Language Teacher, Interpreter for the Deaf,
Librarian/Media Specialist, School Guidance Counselor, Special
Education Teacher
Educator Measures
This school has had 3 principal(s) over the past 6 years. In the last
three years, an average of 93% of teachers return to this school
each year.

School Awards Facilities

2003-2004 7/8 Girls Softball City Champions, 2006-2007 5/6 Girls
Soccer City Champions, 2009-2010 7/8 Boys Softball City Champions,
2010-2011 7/8 Boys Softball City Champions, 2013 5/6 Girls Basketball
City Champion, 7 National Board Certified Teachers

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