Serving 165 students in grades 5-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
99%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School?
165 students attend Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School?
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School part of?
Kipp Bloom Charter Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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