Braun Educational Center 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
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
26%
Black
(19-20)58%
17%
White
(19-20)28%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
29%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Braun Educational Center often compared to?
Braun Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp, A E R O Educational Center 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 Braun Educational Center?
123 students attend Braun Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Braun Educational Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Braun Educational Center part of?
Braun Educational Center is part of Southwest Cook Coop Special ED School District.
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