Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
254 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies's ranking?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
254 students attend Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies offer ?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies part of?
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
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