Serving 1,685 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Chicago Charter Schools 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% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
95%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Charter Schools?
1,685 students attend Kipp Chicago Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp Chicago Charter Schools students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Kipp Chicago Charter Schools offer ?
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Chicago Charter Schools part of?
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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