Serving 245 students in grades 6, Novak-king Sixth Grade Center 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 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)26%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
57%
27%
Black
37%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Novak-king Sixth Grade Center?
245 students attend Novak-king Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Novak-king Sixth Grade Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Novak-king Sixth Grade Center?
Novak-king Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Novak-king Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Novak-king Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Novak-king Sixth Grade Center part of?
Novak-king Sixth Grade Center is part of North Chicago School District 187.
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