Drummond Montessori Magnet School, a public pre-K through 8 school in Chicago’s vibrant Bucktown neighborhood, is undergoing a transformation. Last year, the school’s reading and math scores on the Illinois State Assessment Test rose by an astounding 30 and 35 percent respectively. At a news conference last summer, Mayor Daley singled out Drummond for its remarkable achievement. Drummond’s 3rd through 8th graders now rank at 71.3 percent of national norms. LEARN MORE »