P R I D E School (Closed 2023)

P R I D E School 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
(20-21)
≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
35%
26%
Black
(19-20)
17%
17%
White
(19-20)
44%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend P R I D E School?
91 students attend P R I D E School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P R I D E School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is P R I D E School part of?
P R I D E School is part of A E R O Special Educ Coop School District.

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