Overview
Dirksen Elementary School is a public school in Chicago, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 662 schools in Chicago Public Schools.
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School Rating
Dirksen Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
Test Scores
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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STUDENT LIFE
About the School
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Neighborhood
8601 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656
School leader: Mr Timothy Griffin
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