Speed Early Learning Center

1125 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Top 10%
Speed Early Learning 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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : <50% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Speed Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
<50%
28%
(20-21)
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
17%
26%
Black
(19-20)
74%
17%
White
(19-20)
6%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 Speed Early Learning Center?
144 students attend Speed Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Speed Early Learning Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Speed Early Learning Center part of?
Speed Early Learning Center is part of Speed Seja #802 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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