Able Program

2206 W 167th St, Robert Frost
Markham, IL 60428
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Bottom 50%
Able Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
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Total Students (19-20)
67 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Able Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
28%
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
(19-20)
14%
26%
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Black
(19-20)
64%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Able Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
9%
48%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
13%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Able Program and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart display the diversity score of Able Program and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Able Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Able Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Able Program's ranking?
Able Program is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Able Program often compared to?
Able Programis often viewed alongside schools like Echo School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Able Program?
67 students attend Able Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Able Program students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are White.
What school district is Able Program part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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