Serving 897 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy is 0.11, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
94%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy?
897 students attend Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy offer ?
Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy part of?
Kipp Chicago Charters - Ascend Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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