Phoenix Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students (19-20)
49 students
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
27%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)31%
16%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)51%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)12%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Program?
49 students attend Phoenix Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Phoenix Program students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Phoenix Program part of?
Phoenix Program is part of Black Hawk Area Special Educational School District.
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