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Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy

1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 905 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : 21% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 1077% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
905 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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The diversity score of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
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Black
94%
16%
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White
n/a
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy?
905 students attend Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy offer ?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy part of?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy located?
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other public schools located in North Lawndale.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : 21% (Top 1%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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