For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 574 students in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District.
Public Middle Schools in Betty Shabazz Internl Chrtr School District have an average reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle schools of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 100%
Math Proficiency
: 8%
Reading Proficiency
: 9%
Science Proficiency
: 15-19%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education