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Dett

Official school name:
Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School
"People often comment on the friendly and helpful nature of our faculty and staff."
Principal, Deborah Patricia Bonner
 
Address:
2306 W Maypole Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Phone: (773) 534-7160
Fax: (773) 534-7291
Contacts:
Principal - Deborah Patricia Bonner
Attendance boundaries:
Yes Near North/West/Central zone map
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Neighborhood
Near north/West/Central
Pre-K-8
253

Pre-K: Full Day Kindergarten: Full Day
Hours: 9:00 am-2:45 pm After School Hours: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Earliest Drop Off: 8:00:00 AM    
Overview

Dett offers a Math and Science Magnet Program and participates in the Chicago Math & Science Initiative. Its math and science programs feature a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning. Dett's reading programs are based on the Chicago Reading Initiative and offer a balanced approach to literacy.
Programs
 
School activities
Enrichment Math
Enrichment Reading
Math
Reading
Athletics
Football
Softball
At-a-glance
Dett's students have access to the internet through both a computer lab and in every classroom. The school's partners include University of Minnesota Project Northland, Catholic Charities, and James Jordan Boys and Girls Club.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2008-2009, there were 253 students enrolled at Dett. 98.8% were low income Students. 12.3% were Special Education Students. 0.0% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Dett was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 98% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 1.2%.
Students w/disabilities: 12.3 % English language learners: 0.0 %
ADA accessible: No/unknown accessibility Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, applicants living outside the attendance area may attend. Contact school for more information. Pre-K open to applicants citywide.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Standard and Pre-K12/18/2009
Testing required
None required
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Additional information resources
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.

Report name Date Download
School Segment Report 2009 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2009 Download PDF
Scorecard
Student outcomes CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Students exceeding state standards for the highest grade enrolled N/A
0%
1%
8%
Academic progress CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Students meeting or exceeding state standards 68%
41%
50%
59%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 67%
40%
51%
61%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics 71%
41%
50%
57%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science 63%
45%
49%
63%
Students exceeding state standards 13%
2%
3%
8%
Students promoted from 3rd grade (Data from 2004-05; 2005-06; 2006-07) 92%
88%
78%
82%
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading N/A
5.2
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics N/A
8.2
Student connection CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Average days absent per student 12.2
15.8
13.7
15.8
Students reporting participation in extracurricular activities 69%
66%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety 81%
73%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School 80%
80%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School 82%
76%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Social Emotional Learning among Peers 79%
73%
School characteristics CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Number of national board certified teachers N/A
0
Average days absent per teacher 9
9
School cleanliness N/A
B
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent 84%
N/A
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent 13%
N/A
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2009 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2007 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Weekly Recycling Report Current Opens in a new window
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Additional resources
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Key dates*
September 03
Track E: No Classes, Staff Only Day
September 06
Labor Day: No Classes
September 07
First Day of School: Regular Track
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.