Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus's student population of 768 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus is 0.13, 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)11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
93%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus?
768 students attend Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus offer ?
Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus part of?
Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus located?
Kipp Chicago Charters - Bloom Campus is located in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Englewood.
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