Shabazz International Chrtr Schls (Closed 2018)
Shabazz International Chrtr Schls served 631 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 631 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 9% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 11% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | 2% | 26% |
| Black (15-16) | 98% | 17% |
| White (15-16) | n/a | 49% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | n/a | 3% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate (15-16) | 80-89% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 47% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Shabazz International Chrtr Schls is Hirsch Metropolitan High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Betty Shabazz Internl Charter School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 289 students10
0.0 miles
7823 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1221 0 K-8 289 - Chicago Hirsch Metropolitan High School Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 136 students10
0.2 miles
7740 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3100 0.2 9-12 136 - Chicago Avalon Park Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 297 students10
0.5 miles
8045 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-6615 0.5 PK-8 297 - Chicago Madison Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 238 students10
0.7 miles
7433 S Dorchester Av
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-0551 0.7 PK-8 238 - Chicago Tanner Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 337 students10
0.7 miles
7350 S Evans Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 535-3870 0.7 PK-8 337
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