Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las 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 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las's student population of 225 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is 0.08, which is less 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
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
96%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las's ranking?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?
225 students attend Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las offer ?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las part of?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las located?
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las is located in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Lower West Side.
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