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Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy

8324 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Ranked 703 of 1380 in Illinois

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Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy

8324 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

About Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 8% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
236
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.42%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.27%
Black 98.31%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.42%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.27%
Black
98.31%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 236
47.03%
111 Female
52.97%
125 Male

Student Population

236 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

236 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy Contact Information

Address

8324 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

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Phone

(773) 535-8250

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TOP 703 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elementary Academy has recently announced its upcoming State of the School address, which will serve as a forum for community discussion of academic priorities and goals. The academy is still building out its specialized STEM curriculum with a state-of-the-art maker space and a comprehensive gifted program for grades 1-8. Additionally, the school is adding music, band and computer science tutoring to its extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. What robotics platforms are used in the classrooms at Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy?

Ans. The core science and technology curriculum at Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy is built around LEGO Mindstorms and VEX Robotics kits.

Q2. Does the Cuffe Math-Science Tech Elem Academy have an annual science and engineering fair?

Ans. Yes. The school hosts a campus-wide exhibit every spring, with projects evaluated by community judges.

Q3. Does Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy have advanced math tracks for fast learners?

Ans. Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy offers competitive math team tracks and pull-out algebra programs for qualifying upper grade students.

Q4. How does Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy teach digital literacy at the early grades?

Ans. Kindergarteners at Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy are introduced to the basic logic of coding through touch screen apps and gamified software modules.

Q5. Does Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy have any lab facilities for the students?

Ans. Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy has two modern science labs equipped with all the latest facilities. The laboratories are for students’ hands-on experimentation only.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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