Serving 3,185 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Learn 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 23% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
3,185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Learn Charter Schools?
3,185 students attend Learn Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Learn Charter Schools students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learn Charter Schools?
Learn Charter Schools has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Learn Charter Schools offer ?
Learn Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Learn Charter Schools part of?
Learn Charter Schools is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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