Project Echo

Project Echo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
90 students

Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Black
(19-20)
8%
16%

Showing 2009–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
(19-20)
83%
48%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(19-20)
9%
4%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Project Echo?
90 students attend Project Echo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Project Echo students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Project Echo offer ?
Project Echo offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Project Echo part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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