Care Program

5318 135th St
Crestwood, IL 60418
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Care Program 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 Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
(20-21)
≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
27%
26%
Black
(19-20)
45%
17%
White
(19-20)
25%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Care Program often compared to?
Care Programis often viewed alongside schools like Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp, Braun 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 Care Program?
71 students attend Care Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Care Program students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Care Program part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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