Overview
Albany Park Multicultural Elem is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 243 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60625
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993004962
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment243
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino81.1%
Black / African American5.3%
Asian5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)