Directions Program ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Directions Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
22 students
![This chart displays total students of Directions Program by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays total students of Directions Program by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-KqcU6o.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Directions Program by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Directions Program by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-REVWh4.png)
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Directions Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Directions Program and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-f8kqGX.png)
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
26%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Directions Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Directions Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-MgLF1V.png)
Black
(19-20)9%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Directions Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Directions Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-lgu7yF.png)
White
(19-20)59%
48%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Directions Program and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Directions Program and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-hyTbAx.png)
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Directions Program and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Directions Program and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-KqcU7c.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Directions Program and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Directions Program and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-qE4OgG.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Directions Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Directions Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-lgu7zI.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Directions Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Directions Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/150000/150352/directions-program-chart-lgu7zE.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Directions Program often compared to?
Directions Programis often viewed alongside schools like Ladse-emotional Disabilities, Eisenhower Coop-dhh Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Directions Program?
22 students attend Directions Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Directions Program students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Directions Program part of?
Directions Program is part of School Assn For Special Educ School District.
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