Manuel Perez Elementary is a Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School that focuses on combining a rigorous academic program with high quality extracurricular programs for students and their families. The school partners with the Bilingual Parent Resource Center, Supplies for Dreams Foundation, and the Rush Medical Center Science and Math Excellence Network.

 

School Rating ?

Level 1 ?

GOOD STANDING

School Grades

PK,K-8

# of Students

282

Governance

District ?

Faculty

Jessica Johnson
Principal

Hours

08:00 AM-03:00 PM
School Hours

 

Public Transit

CTA Bus
18, 21, 60

Demographics ?

Asian
0.7%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
93.6%
White
3.2%
Other
0.7%
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100

Statistics ?

Low Income
89.0%
Diverse Learners
15.6%
Limited English
38.3%
Mobility Rate ?
4.9%
Chronic Truancy ?
21.4%
 0
100

Kindergarten:

Full Day

Pre-K:

Full and Half Day

Bilingual Services:

N/A

Classroom Languages:

Chinese

Dress Code:

Yes

Attendance Boundaries:

Yes
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Refugee Services:

N/A

Title I Eligible:

Yes
School Year 2018-2019

2018 School Progress Report

SCHOOL RATING ?
Level 1 ?
 GOOD STANDING
STUDENT GROWTH ?
AVERAGE ?
 
STUDENT ATTAINMENT ?
ABOVE AVERAGE ?
 
CULTURE & CLIMATE ?
WELL ORGANIZED ?
 
NWEA Reading Growth ?
56th
National Average 50th percentile
NWEA Math Growth ?
45th
National Average 50th percentile
Healthy CPS
Healthy Schools Image coming soon ?
Creative Schools Certification ?
Creative Schools Image ?
Supportive Schools ?
Supportive Schools Image ?
Awards

Excelerate Award Gold ?

Student Growth By Grade Level AVERAGE ?
Reading (percentile by grade)
3rd
14th
4th
48th
5th
92nd
6th
95th
7th
30th
8th
31st
All
56th
 0
50
99
National Average
Math (percentile by grade)
3rd
32nd
4th
69th
5th
40th
6th
84th
7th
36th
8th
25th
All
45th
 0
50
99
National Average
Student Attainment By Grade Level ABOVE AVERAGE ?
Reading (percentile by grade)
2nd
19th
3rd
74th
4th
64th
5th
75th
6th
83rd
7th
83rd
8th
83rd
All
73rd
 0
50
99
National Average
Math (percentile by grade)
2nd
46th
3rd
79th
4th
66th
5th
71st
6th
68th
7th
82nd
8th
89th
All
76th
 0
50
99
National Average
School Culture and Climate Details WELL ORGANIZED ?
The 5Essentials from the My Voice, My School Survey ?
  
Involved Families: Does the school partner with families and communities? VERY STRONG
Supportive Environment: Is the school safe and supportive with high expectations? VERY STRONG
Ambitious Instruction: Is instruction focused, challenging and engaging? VERY STRONG
Effective Leaders: Does leadership focus on results and school improvement? STRONG
Collaborative Teachers: Do teachers work well together and strive for excellence? VERY STRONG
Parent Survey Results ?
  
School Community: Do parents feel welcome and included in the school? NOT ENOUGH DATA
Parent-Teacher Partnership: Do parents feel teachers partner with them to support student success? NOT ENOUGH DATA
Quality of Facilities: Do parents feel satisfied with the physical environment of their child's school? NOT ENOUGH DATA
Safety ?
  
Safety: Do students feel safe in and around the school building and traveling to and from school? VERY STRONG
Behavior and Discipline ?
 2017 2018 District Average
Number of out-of-school suspensions per 100 students 0.0 --- 5.6
Percent of misconducts resulting in out-of-school suspension 0.0% --- 13.5%
Average length of out-of-school suspensions 0.0 days --- 2.0 days
Other Important Metrics
2017 2018 District Average
Student attendance 95.5% 96.0% 93.3%
Teacher attendance 96.6% 96.4% 95%
Survey Response Rate
Response Rate CPS Average
Students 92.2% 81.4%
Teachers 84.6% 79.9%
Parents < 30% 35.6%

You can find more information about the measures used in this report on the CPS web site.

The State of Illinois Report Card for this school can be viewed at the State Report Card web site.

Program Application Requirements

Magnet Cluster (Fine and Performing Arts)

Deadline:  12/14/2018
Grades Served: K-8
Application Requirements
None
Selections
Students who live within the school's attendance boundary can be enrolled automatically and do not have to apply. Contact the school for registration instructions.

Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary must submit a Choice Elementary Schools application between October and December. Available seats, if any, are filled via computerized lottery. Priority is given to applicants with a sibling who is currently enrolled in the school in grade K-7, and who will remain enrolled in the school for the coming school year. show attendance boundary
How to Apply
Students who live outside of the school's attendance boundary can apply online or via paper Choice Elementary Schools application by visiting go.cps.edu.
School-Wide Programs and Models
  • Early Childhood Program 
  • Kindergarten 
  • Performing Arts 
Creative
  • Ballroom Dancing 
  • Guitar 
  • Murals 
  • Piano/Keyboard 
Health and Wellness
  • Crisis Intervention Services 
  • Mobile Asthma Provider 
  • School-based Dental Services 
Parent and Community
  • ESL Workshops 
  • Family Nights 
  • GED Spanish Classes 
  • Literacy Workshops 
  • Math/Science Workshops 
  • Nutrition Workshops 
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs 
Scholastic
  • Academic Olympics 
  • Algebra 
  • Book/Reading Club 
  • Homework Club/Study Group 
  • Newspaper 
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring 
  • Technology Club 
  • Yearbook Club 
  • Young Authors 
Sports and Fitness
  • Boys’ Soccer 
  • Cheerleading 
Performance
Report Name Date Download
School Quality Rating Report 2018
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2018
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2018
School Quality Rating Report 2017
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2017
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2017
School Quality Rating Report 2016
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2016
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2016
School Quality Rating Report 2015
Elementary School Progress Report - English 2015
Elementary School Progress Report - Spanish 2015
School Quality Rating Report 2014
Financial
Report Name Date Download
School Segment Report 2010
Building
Report Name Date Download
6 Month Asbestos Report Fall 2018
Asbestos Inspection Report 2016
Asbestos Inspection Report 2016
Accessibility Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Summary Report 2014-2015
Facility Assessment Detail Report 2014-2015
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013
Other
Report Name Date Download
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2017
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2016
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2015
My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2018-2020
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2012-2014
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2016-2018
Healthy CPS Report 2018
Healthy CPS Report 2017
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