Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy

Grades: PK-8
Students: 541
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 519:1
Certified Teachers: 97%
Community Reviews
9 Reviews
7511 South South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 535-6650
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy
-1 sad environment principal and assistant more combative and problematic
Posted by a parent on 7/28/2019
Don't let this 8/10 Score fool you. This school is nothing but smoke and mirrors. Some of the students can barely read but "surprisingly" do well on district and state mandated tests. Some have complained of the administration being overbearing and rude toward parents, teachers, and students. This "
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Posted by a parent on 5/19/2015
Overall, Powell Academy was a decent place for my child's education. With that said, however, Powell Academy was riddle with problems. I spent a few time frustrated. The main problem lies partly with CPS( Chicago Public School) set up. This is a K-8. This is not efficient for the upper grade levels,
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Posted by a parent on 7/2/2014
This is my grandaughter s (T.W.) first year in school. I think it s been the best learning experience of her young life. I wish to thank her kindergarden teacher. Mrs Brickford
Posted by a parent on 5/3/2012
I love the Powell School! The kids there seem happy and excited to be there when I visited December. The parents are welcomed there. The staff and administration want parents to be involved with their kids' education through Family Literacy Night and Family Math Night. Getting involved is the best w
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/2011

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Chicago schools - Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy is located at 7511 South South Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60649. Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy is in the Chicago Public Schools. Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.

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