Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robertson Charter 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robertson Charter School's student population of 348 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robertson Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robertson Charter School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3653 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
91%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robertson Charter School's ranking?
Robertson Charter School is ranked #3653 out of 3,663 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Robertson Charter School?
348 students attend Robertson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Robertson Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Robertson Charter School offer ?
Robertson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Robertson Charter School part of?
Robertson Charter School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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