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Official school name:
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James G Blaine Elementary School
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Address:
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1420 W Grace St
Chicago, Illinois 60613 Map
Phone: (773) 534-5750
Fax: (773) 534-5748
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Contacts:
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Principal - Troy Anthony Laraviere
Other - Nubia Pumarejo
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Important Information
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Attendance boundaries:
Yes
North zone map
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Bilingual Services: N/A
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Refugee Services: N/A
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Title I Eligible: No
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Track: Standard
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Nearest CTA:
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CTA Bus Routes:
9
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School type
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Zone
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Grades
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Number of students
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Pre
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K
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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Neighborhood
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North
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Pre-K-8
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932
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Pre-K:
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Half Day
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Kindergarten:
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Half Day
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Hours:
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08:00 AM-03:00 PM
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After School Hours:
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School-wide Programs and Models
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Early Childhood Program, Kindergarten, Tuition Based Preschool
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Supports and Resources
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Blaine is an extended-day school that strives to integrate arts education throughout the curriculum. The Fine and Performing Arts includes Suzuki-Orff, musical instrument instruction and drama. Blaine’s offer computer-cart lab and Internet access. Partnerships: Chicago Cubs, Looking Glass Theater, Joffrey Ballet, and the Field and Notebaert Nature Museums.
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Creative:
Ballroom Dancing, Drama, Guitar, Mosaics, Musicals, Painting, Violin/Strings
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Health and Wellness:
Crisis Intervention Services, School-based Dental Services
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Parent and Community:
Family Nights
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Scholastic:
Academic Olympics, Chess Team, Chicago History Fair, Homework Help, Technology Club, Young Authors
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Sports and Fitness:
16” Softball, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Soccer, Flag Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball
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At-a-glance
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Blaine strives to integrate arts education throughout the curriculum.
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Statistics
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Demographics
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As of 2012-2013, there were 932 students enrolled at BLAINE. 15.2% were low income Students. 8% were Special Education Students. 5.6% were Limited English Learners.
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As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at BLAINE was White. As of that time, this demographic made up 58.8% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 26.4%.
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Enrollment and admissions
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Guidelines
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Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, applicants living outside the attendance area may apply. Contact school for more information. Pre-K open to applicants citywide.
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| Eduardo Cesario | Standard Elementary and Pre-K | Contact school | |
| None required |
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Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll
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Additional information resources
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CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.
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School Progress Report - English
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - English
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2012
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School Progress Report - Spanish
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - Spanish
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2012
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Parent-Guardian Survey
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2012
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Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) Year 1
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2012-2014
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School Space Utilization Report
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2011 - 2012
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Year 2 SIPAAA
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2010 - 2012
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School Segment Report
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2010
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School Segment Report
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2009
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6 month asbestos surveillance
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Fall 2012
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Asbestos Inspection report
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2010
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Asbestos Inspection report
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2007
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School Assessment
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N/A
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Environmental Scorecard
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Current
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Education Facilities Master Plan
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2013
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Student outcomes
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CPS
average
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Students exceeding state standards in grade 8 (ISAT Composite) |
15.8% |
42.5% |
42.5% |
33.3% |
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Academic progress
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CPS
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Students meeting or exceeding state standards (ISAT Composite) |
76.4% |
94.3% |
95.3% |
95.7% |
| Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading |
73.4% |
91.6% |
94.2% |
94.1% |
| Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics |
80.5% |
96.5% |
97.5% |
96.8% |
| Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science |
72.9% |
95.9% |
91.3% |
97.1% |
| Students exceeding state standards (ISAT Composite) |
18.9% |
52% |
55.4% |
52.1% |
| Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading ("value-added") |
0 |
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1.6 |
| Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics ("value-added") |
0 |
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0.6 |
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Attendance
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CPS
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Average Daily Attendance Rate |
95.3% |
96.6% |
96.5% |
96.6% |
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Key
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0%
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50%
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100%
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Recently published reports
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School Progress Report - English
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - English
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2012
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School Progress Report - Spanish
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - Spanish
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2012
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Parent-Guardian Survey
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2012
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Performance Policy Report
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2012
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State School Report Card
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2012
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AYP Report
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2012
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