A Chicago Public Schools campus located in the Wicker Park neighborhood, Jose De Diego Community Academy serves over 450 students from pre-K through 8th grade. The school opened in 1982 and is named after Puerto Rican statesman and author Jose de Diego, who is honored for his contributions to literature and advocacy for Puerto Rican independence. The school’s historic home was built in the late 19th century, housing two large high schools before switching to an elementary curriculum in the 1980s.
De Diego Elementary invests in fostering a 21st century curriculum with an emphasis on inclusivity. Programs include tutoring in language arts and mathematics. Students can participate in extracurricular activities, including intramural athletics, art club, choir, band, drama and a book club. Yearly events include an art fair, a science fair and a back-to-school barbecue.
De Diego Academy seeks to involve all school personnel, students, parents and community members as partners in the continuous process of reading, mathematics and technological improvement.
José de Diego Community Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1313 N Claremont Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Alice Marie Vera
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
8%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
454:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
67.6%
Black
25.7%
White
4.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/8/2019
As a graduate from Jose De Diego I really loved the community between teacher and student. All of my teachers helped me both in my academics and as a person. The school also lets me volunteer and help around whenever. The school is also becoming more modernized where the computers andan tablets are upgraded here and there. In addition the resources they find to help students better learn and understanding are a lot. All of these ideas and innovations both the school and the teacher do are for the better of the students. In order to better their learning experience and to let them enjoy it while doing it.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/24/2023
My child attended half-day PK-3 last year. She loved her experience there, and we were impressed by how much learning could be done in just 2.5 hours a day. Previously she had been at home with a nanny or parent. She learned concepts that I hadn't learned until Kindergarten or 1st grade back in the...
12/20/2022
There are not enough ways I can explain what a wonderful school this is. It starts with absolutely phenomenal administration, Dr. Menoni and Mr. Korth are committed, passionate, dedicated and creative. They are always open to new ideas, and want the best for all the students. They have created a won...
12/13/2022
I love De Diego. It's a community school that accepts families and students of all backgrounds. They have amazing teachers - classroom teachers, diverse learner teachers, teacher assistants - the list goes on. On top of that, they have a full time school counselor and school social worker. They offe...
11/6/2013
this is a great school to sub at. i loved every second i subbed at diego.i really missed being a part of this fine school!the staff is very nice and friendly along with the kids!give me diego any time any day!i'm speaking as a african american man!sub center made me very happy every time they sent m...
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Attendance Zone
About Wicker Park
List Price Range
$367K - $3.2M
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$802,384
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
61%
Household Income
$166,081
% of College Grads
77.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,970 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
56.6%
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