Rice Childrens Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-8
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Rice Children's Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Evanston, IL, encompassing approximately 8.9 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a typical 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students (19-20)
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
26%
Black
(19-20)59%
17%
White
(19-20)13%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)12%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
91%
47%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Rice Childrens Center?
32 students attend Rice Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rice Childrens Center students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Rice Childrens Center offer ?
Rice Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Rice Childrens Center part of?
Rice Childrens Center is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
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