Turner-Drew Elementary Language Academy

9300 South Princeton Avenue

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 28, 2021

My son has had a great experience at Turner-Drew. I look forward to sending my younger son in the fall.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

This is my child first year at Turner Drew. I chose this school because of the curriculum and the added language that she will learn. I personally don't agree with CPS school system because of the lack of respect CPS has and the learning curriculum is outdated. The learning is more modern and the kids are still learning a curriculum from 1900 century and are not being motivated to learn and also nothing to look forward to in the CPS school system. I chose this school for specific reasoning and hopefully my decision will not be a bad decision. Blessings All!!! Proud Parents
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2012

My son tested for this school and was accepted! when it was time for registration I took the letter to the school and was refused by the principal! She stated to me that she had no room for 2nd graders which I couldnt understand because this was August and school didnt start until September, The fact that I had a letter of acceptance in my hand from the BOE didnt phase her. When i took my complaint downtown i was told they let her do what she wants. Instead fo fighting that good fight, I selected another school for my son that I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by other on September 09, 2012

Turner Drew is a very bad school in my opinion. Some of the teachers dont really care about your education, all they care about is getting you into trouble. I graduated 2 years ago and this school is still the same. The coach screams at the kids instead of giving them a chance and the secruity guard is lazy, not to mention the food there is terrible. The only grade teachers that care about the kids is the 8th grade, 7th grade math, and 7th grade english. My 8th grade math teacher was basicly a drama king, didnt care about the kids and would give out 15 lessons a week, but thanks to ms. clark I passed.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2012

I have a third grader that is currently the school, I believe the school has effectively added rigor to its curriculum. There are always academic projects the Science Fair is a school wide event as well as the Young Arthur Program. The school has been great in working with my husband and I on giving feedback and addressing any concerns that we may have. My daugher enjoys attending the school and I look forward to my 4 year old attending next year.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2011

I think Turner-Drew is an average school it's kind of boring but the teachers believe in you ( Mrs. White current 8th grade teacher), Overall it's a good school.
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2011

Thought this was a pretty good school because of there test scores. I had just about given up on CPS schools until a family member told me about Turner Drew. I decided to try this school out. All I can say is I have never had so many problems with teachers until I transferd my child here in 2010. I even had a after school teacher think it was ok to physically put her hands on my daughter to discipline her. And all the principle Mrs Jackson did was make excuses. Had to go as far as contacting the district. UNACCEPTABLE!!!
Submitted by student on April 18, 2007

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