Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Betty Shabazz International Charter School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Betty Shabazz International Charter School's student population of 301 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Betty Shabazz International Charter School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
98%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Betty Shabazz International Charter School?
301 students attend Betty Shabazz International Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Betty Shabazz International Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty Shabazz International Charter School?
Betty Shabazz International Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Betty Shabazz International Charter School offer ?
Betty Shabazz International Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Betty Shabazz International Charter School part of?
Betty Shabazz International Charter School is part of Betty Shabazz International Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Betty Shabazz International Charter School located?
Betty Shabazz International Charter School is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
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