Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School (Closed 2008)

Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School serves 36 students in grades 8. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
86%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School?
36 students attend Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School offer ?
Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School part of?
Arai Intl Cps Scholars Middle School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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