2930 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

All the lower scores are from more than 10 years ago with a completely different principal and staff, so I thought it was time to write a more current review. My daughter just started 1st grade and this is her 1st experience with a CPS school - she was previously at a Montessori school from when she was an infant to pre-K. My wife and I are realizing more and more what a special school Everett STEM Academy is - it was designated as a STEM school in 2019, but the concentration on emotional and social growth really solidified in our minds what a great decision it was to enroll our child here. The teachers and staff know are really invested in the students...I witness during morning dropoff the school counselor, Ms. Wiley, say hi to each child by name and she asks each of them about specific things in their lives. The 1st grade teacher, Ms Salgado is encouraging of our child's successes as well as in tune with her challenges and needs. We get specific ideas on how we can continue school support for our child at home. The communication with the staff is EXCELLENT. They're very responsive to emails and input (our child is Filipino and Ms. Salgado and Ms. Wiley had some fun activities for the kids to learn about Filipino culture during Filipino Heritage month). I can't comment on the special education aspect of the school because I just don't know, but in all other aspects (learning, teaching, social-emotional support, safety, family engagement) we are so happy with Everett STEM Academy.

There’s a big problem with people talking about drugs, violence, gangs, and people bullying others. There’s so many people who’ve experienced harassment physically or sexually at this school but most of them would not want to say their names or the other persons name. I feel like the school is overall 3 stars because some teachers are helpful, some are good, and overall it’s amazing. The social or emotional support you’re getting is quite different honestly if I’m speaking. In terms of academics, it’s fairly decent and not that bad. I wish people at this school would start focusing on their academics and education rather than talking about someone you don’t even know and only knowing it from what you hear.

The Principal Mrs Strok and the asst Principal Mrs Pollack are wonderful. They care about the students well being as though they were there own children. The teachers and staff are compassionate. This school has come along way since back in the day. I am proud to send my children to this school. Sports, after school activities, Friday Clubs are all offered.