Overview

Mcdowell Elementary School is a public school in Chicago, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 473 elementary schools in Chicago Public Schools.

School Rating

Mcdowell Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
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Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

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Low-Income Students


ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities

This section reflects how well this school serves students with disabilities.


STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2024. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1419 East 89th Street
Chicago, IL 60619
School leader: Dr Jo E Hood
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