Serving 96 students in grades 8, Canter Middle 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
94%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Canter Middle School?
96 students attend Canter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Canter Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canter Middle School?
Canter Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Canter Middle School offer ?
Canter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Canter Middle School part of?
Canter Middle School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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