School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
7
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Educational Climate:
Below Average
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Technology Measure:
Low
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
Pre-kindergarten - 8th Grade
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District:
Chicago Public School District 299
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Students/Teacher:
17
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Students/Grade:
52.2
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Number Students:
522
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Number Teachers:
31
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Number Classrooms:
25
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Expense/Pupil:
$6,300.00 - 6,799.99
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Poverty Level:
16 - 29.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
54
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Number PCs:
050
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Number Macs:
004
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Principal:
Dr Lennette Coleman
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (31 ratings)
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-03-12
"Ariel is a great place to be! We have two children at Ariel and I can tell you they are challenged with coursework and there is definitely a sense of community with parents and administrators. We are very happy to be here and even happier with the types of classes and workshops on money management that is offered to both students and families. If you are looking for a school that offers financial education along with a curriculum focused on teaching children how to invest and save then apply for Ariel...they are truly a "small school of uncompromised excellence" we are so glad we're here!"
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-11-16
"My family and I have started Kindergarten at Ariel and we are very impressed with the passion the administration and teachers have for students and shaping young minds. As with any "public school" you will have children that come from different backgrounds and economic classes. That being said, earlier reviews about bad language is true however, I have walked up many times and older children would tell their co-horts to stop cursing because a parent was around. I mean we can't shield our children from the world and I totally understand about not wanting the other students to curse - but the reality is that they are respectufl and will stop when adults come around. Besides, the school should be judged on its teaching and curriculum and the staff as a whole is doing an amazing jobs with these yourng people."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-04-30
"I think that Ariel is a good school and can be great with some tweaking. They have extracurricular activities for the youth, strong teachers, and a good principal that works hard on behalf of the students. They need better character education and monitoring of the older students (4-8th grades) because they can be quite disrespectful, belligerent, and obnoxious. That makes me fearful about my child staying there long term due to these negative influences. I'm sure these older students are smart; they just refuse to use their home training when unsupervised afterschool and in the hallways. The foul language would make a sailor blush and it's not cute. Overall, I love the school and my daughter does as well."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-03-29
"Excellent school for students who come to school to learn. Small class sizes, wonderful teachers who are committed to the students at Ariel. A positive, enriched environment for students. Ariel ISAT scores are excellent and the students have a variety of extra curriculum activities."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2011-03-01
"Ariel is a great school for students to persue different areas of interest. They have partnered with different programs offered in Chicago including Metro Squash through the University of Chicago. I had two children graduate and go on to excel in high school and one who has a full scholarship at college. I also have a student currently attending who is very involved in activities and does well each year on standardized tests."