Echo 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
26%
Black
(19-20)75%
17%
White
(19-20)4%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Echo School?
175 students attend Echo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Echo School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What school district is Echo School part of?
Echo School is part of Exc Children Have Opportunities School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (Events)
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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