D−
Mays Elem Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
6656 S Normal Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621 · (773) 535-3892 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
277
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Mays Elem Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
6656 S Normal Blvd, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K17
Kindergarten21
Grade 127
Grade 231
Grade 330
Grade 441
Grade 524
Grade 626
Grade 732
Grade 828
Enrollment over time
316’20
274’21
238’22
244’23
277’24
Down 12.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 89%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.