Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus

8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Learn Chtr - South Chicago 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2606 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
91%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus's ranking?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is ranked #2606 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus?
423 students attend Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus offer ?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus part of?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus located?
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other public schools located in South Chicago.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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