Smyser Elementary School

Smyser Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8
4310 N Melvina Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.6
4.2
810 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jerry Travlos
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
28%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
825:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Hispanic
65%
White
24.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Black
2.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 5 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
12/12/2014
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/6/2024
We love Smyser. Whole family has been here for about 8 years and 6 kids, 3 graduated and went on to Taft, Lincoln Park. Teachers are awesome and super kind and full of knowledge and passion for their craft. Staff are great and really committed to the kids. Go Eagles!
5.0 parent
3/15/2022
This is our third year at Smyser. We feel so blessed to have such incredible teachers and staff. You feel cared for. Teachers and staff keep parents well informed. Highly recommend for your neighborhood school.
5.0 parent
11/6/2017
Smyser is a great school with a excellent director and staff.
5.0 other
4/28/2015
Smyser Elementary School is a fantastic neighborhood school with an excellent principal, faculty, and staff. Smyser has received the highest rating that CPS has to offer (1+). The curriculum is rigorous and extra-curricular activities are plentiful. This school is the hidden gem.

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