ACERO CHTR - OFFICER MARQUEZ CMPS

Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Cmps is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 576 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Cmps has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Acero Charter School – Officer Marquez Campus is a public charter school located in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is part of the Acero Schools network, which serves a predominantly Hispanic student population across the city. The school is named in honor of Officer Benjamin Marquez, a Chicago police officer who lost his life in the line of duty, reflecting the institution's emphasis on community roots and civic values.

The campus serves students in grades K-8 and follows a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. Acero Schools are known for their "Achievement through Community, Education, Resilience, and Opportunity" mission, which focuses on providing a structured environment that emphasizes both high academic standards and holistic student support. By leveraging a charter model, the Officer Marquez Campus works to provide families in the 60632 area with specialized educational programming and a commitment to college readiness in an inclusive, community-oriented setting.

For more information, contact Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Cmps at (773) 321-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.