Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bronzeville 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronzeville Charter School's student population of 339 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bronzeville Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronzeville Charter School is 0.00, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3368 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronzeville Charter School's ranking?
Bronzeville Charter School is ranked #3368 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bronzeville Charter School often compared to?
Bronzeville Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mollison Elementary School, Bronzeville Scholastic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bronzeville Charter School?
339 students attend Bronzeville Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bronzeville Charter School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronzeville Charter School?
Bronzeville Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bronzeville Charter School offer ?
Bronzeville Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bronzeville Charter School part of?
Bronzeville Charter School is part of Bronzeville Academy Chtr School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronzeville Charter School located?
Bronzeville Charter School is located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Bronzeville.
School Reviews
Review Bronzeville Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
