Carol Moseley Braun School

1655 153rd St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Carol Moseley Braun School serves 272 students in grades 1-6.
Carol Moseley Braun School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carol Moseley Braun School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Carol Moseley Braun School's student population of 272 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
272 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Carol Moseley Braun School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carol Moseley Braun School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
94%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carol Moseley Braun School's ranking?
Carol Moseley Braun School is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carol Moseley Braun School often compared to?
Carol Moseley Braun Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caroline Sibley Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Carol Moseley Braun School?
272 students attend Carol Moseley Braun School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carol Moseley Braun School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carol Moseley Braun School?
Carol Moseley Braun School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carol Moseley Braun School offer ?
Carol Moseley Braun School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Carol Moseley Braun School part of?
Carol Moseley Braun School is part of Dolton SD 149 School District.

School Reviews

5   3/20/2020
Excellent school. Excellent staff. Best elementary school in District 149.
- Posted by Parent - John
5   1/17/2015
This is a great school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kimbe

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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